US Bridges

SR 49 over Maumee River

Fair

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.62 Mi. North of Antwerp · Structure no. 6300391

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Maumee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Maumee River in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,741 by 2035. The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesMaumee River
Location0.62 Mi. North of Antwerp
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19784, -84.74679
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length444 ft (135.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2015)
Projected traffic2,741 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 49 over Maumee River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Maumee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Maumee River carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Maumee River?

The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Maumee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.