US Bridges

SR 697 over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.29 MI W of Twp RD 185 · Structure no. 8102775

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 697 over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 697 over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 697
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location0.29 MI W of Twp RD 185
RouteState Highway 697
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83742, -84.44189
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 697 over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 697 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 697 over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 697 over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 697 over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.