US Bridges

SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 2.32MI.W.OF Auglaize Co. · Structure no. 5403413

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,425
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-219
CrossesChannel Grand Lake
Location2.32MI.W.OF Auglaize Co.
RouteState Highway 219
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50192, -84.4902
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2015)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Channel Grand Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.