US Bridges

SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.31MI. S. of JCT SR-197 · Structure no. 0610000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSR66
CrossesMiami & Erie Canal
Location3.31MI. S. of JCT SR-197
RouteState Highway 66
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61218, -84.35817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2016)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns SR66 over Miami & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.