SR 49 over ST Joseph River
FairWilliams County, Ohio · 1.02 Mi. South of Usr 6 · Structure no. 8601801
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,681
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over ST Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over ST Joseph River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 49 over ST Joseph River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 49 over ST Joseph River carry?
About 1,681 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over ST Joseph River?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over ST Joseph River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.