US Bridges

Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · S of Deep Cut RD 0.1 MI · Structure no. 5457521

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 296 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGallman RD
CrossesBr of ST Marys River
LocationS of Deep Cut RD 0.1 MI
RouteCounty Highway C175C
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67637, -84.46566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2015)
Projected traffic296 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 Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gallman RD over Br of ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.