US Bridges

SR 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow

Good

Williams County, Ohio · .25 Mi. N of Def. CO Line · Structure no. 8601798

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesSt. Josephs R. Overflow
Location.25 Mi. N of Def. CO Line
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42943, -84.74882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2015)
Projected traffic2,333 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 St. Josephs R. Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow 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 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over St. Josephs R. Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.