US Bridges

SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. South of SR18 · Structure no. 2001500

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,940
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,797 by 2035. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66 S Jefferson
CrossesAuglaize River
Location1.2 Mi. South of SR18
RouteState Highway 66
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26998, -84.36961
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,940 (2015)
Projected traffic13,797 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River carry?

About 9,940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 S Jefferson over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.