US Bridges

High Street over Saint Marys River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 400FT East of Main Street · Structure no. 0660221

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,701
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over Saint Marys River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over Saint Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,296 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHigh Street
CrossesSaint Marys River
Location400FT East of Main Street
RouteCity Street 239
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54374, -84.3895
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,701 (2022)
Projected traffic8,296 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 High Street over Saint Marys River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does High Street over Saint Marys River carry?

About 5,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is High Street over Saint Marys River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over Saint Marys River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.