Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River
FairDefiance County, Ohio · .05 MI W of Casebeer-Mill · Structure no. 2046679
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 532
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2035. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River carry?
About 532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wms-Def CO Line RD over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.