US Bridges

CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 16700 RD 11 · Structure no. 8630038

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16 (11)
CrossesWest Branch ST Joseph Ri
Location16700 RD 11
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65749, -84.61167
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 (11) over West Branch ST Joseph Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.