US Bridges

Harner Road over St. Marys River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.5 Mile S of SR 81 · Structure no. 8130000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harner Road over St. Marys River is a steel truss - thru carrying Harner Road over St. Marys 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHarner Road
CrossesSt. Marys River
Location0.5 Mile S of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway T0041
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73405, -84.73702
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Harner Road over St. Marys River built?

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

What condition is Harner Road over St. Marys 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harner Road over St. Marys River carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harner Road over St. Marys River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harner Road over St. Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.