US Bridges

SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .97MI.W.OF Auglaize Co. · Structure no. 5403456

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-219
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location.97MI.W.OF Auglaize Co.
RouteState Highway 219
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49473, -84.47357
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek 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 Chickasaw Creek carry?

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

How long is SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.