SR-49 over Mississinawa River
GoodDarke County, Ohio · 2.83MI.S.OF Jct. SR-705 · Structure no. 1901397
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,544
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-49 over Mississinawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-49 over Mississinawa River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-49 over Mississinawa River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-49 over Mississinawa 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR-49 over Mississinawa River carry?
About 1,544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR-49 over Mississinawa River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR-49 over Mississinawa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.