US Bridges

SR-718 over Stillwater River

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.22MI.W. of Jct. SR-48 · Structure no. 5504627

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-718 over Stillwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-718 over Stillwater River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,518 by 2035. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-718
CrossesStillwater River
Location1.22MI.W. of Jct. SR-48
RouteState Highway 718
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05193, -84.36674
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2015)
Projected traffic2,518 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-718 over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-718 over Stillwater River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR-718 over Stillwater River carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-718 over Stillwater River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR-718 over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.