US Bridges

SR 576 over ST Joseph River

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · Montpelier Vill Limit · Structure no. 8603065

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,039
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 576 over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 576 over ST Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 84 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 1,039 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 576
CrossesST Joseph River
LocationMontpelier Vill Limit
RouteState Highway 576
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58944, -84.61236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,039 (2015)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 576 over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 576 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 576 over ST Joseph River carry?

About 1,039 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 576 over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 576 over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.