US Bridges

C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile W. of Con-Ag · Structure no. 0630002

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC168 Old Mill Road
CrossesSaint Marys River
Location0.1 Mile W. of Con-Ag
RouteCounty Highway C0168
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59293, -84.38774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C168 Old Mill Road over Saint Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.