US Bridges

SR 116 over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1 MI North of Venedocia · Structure no. 8101574

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Little Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 116 over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 116
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location1 MI North of Venedocia
RouteState Highway 116
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79845, -84.46832
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2015)
Projected traffic369 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 116 over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 over Little Auglaize 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.