US Bridges

SR-219 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · .52 Mi.E. of SR-118 · Structure no. 5403189

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,813
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-219 over Coldwater Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 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 5,813 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,068 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-219
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location.52 Mi.E. of SR-118
RouteState Highway 219
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47967, -84.61883
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,813 (2015)
Projected traffic8,068 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-219 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR-219 over Coldwater Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-219 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 5,813 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.