SR 34 over ST Joseph River
GoodWilliams County, Ohio · 8.71 Mi. East of SR 15 · Structure no. 8601569
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 34 over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 34 over ST Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 34 over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 34 over ST Joseph 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 34 over ST Joseph River carry?
About 947 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 34 over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 34 over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.