US Bridges

Versailles-Se over Stillwater River

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .36 MI N SR 185 · Structure no. 1946250

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Versailles-Se over Stillwater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Versailles-Se over Stillwater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVersailles-Se
CrossesStillwater River
Location.36 MI N SR 185
RouteCounty Highway C0068
StateOhio
Coordinates40.165, -84.44139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2015)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Versailles-Se over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Versailles-Se over Stillwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Versailles-Se over Stillwater River carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Versailles-Se over Stillwater River?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Versailles-Se over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.