US Bridges

Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.6 MI E of SR 116 · Structure no. 0637033

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSalem-Noble Road
CrossesSaint Marys River
Location3.6 MI E of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway C0190
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6265, -84.35278
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2022)
Projected traffic516 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 Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem-Noble 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 Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Salem-Noble Road over Saint Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.