US Bridges

Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N US Rt 33 · Structure no. 5437490

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFrysinger Road
CrossesST Marys River Overflow
Location0.6 MI N US Rt 33
RouteCounty Highway C0099
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68496, -84.61373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2015)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow 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 Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Frysinger Road over ST Marys River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.