US Bridges

Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of C.R. 66A · Structure no. 0634646

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 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 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchillinger Road
CrossesSaint Marys River
Location0.3 Mi. N. of C.R. 66A
RouteCounty Highway C0053
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61242, -84.37272
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2018)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schillinger 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 Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schillinger Road over Saint Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.