US Bridges

SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · .17MI.E.OF Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 0603279

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,243
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,243 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-219
CrossesBranch of Clear Creek
Location.17MI.E.OF Jct. SR-29
RouteState Highway 219
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49565, -84.31341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,243 (2015)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek carry?

About 1,243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Branch of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.