US Bridges

SR 698 over Ir 75

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · SR 698 and Ir 75 · Structure no. 3205584

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
528
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 698 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 698 over Ir 75 in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 528 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 by 2035. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 698
CrossesIr 75
LocationSR 698 and Ir 75
RouteState Highway 698
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97728, -83.72746
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length346 ft (105.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic528 (2015)
Projected traffic733 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 698 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 698 over Ir 75 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 698 over Ir 75 carry?

About 528 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 698 over Ir 75?

The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 698 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.