US Bridges

CR 18 (j) over ST Joseph River

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 08900 RD J · Structure no. 8630089

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 (j) over ST Joseph River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 18 (j) over ST Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 18 (j)
CrossesST Joseph River
Location08900 RD J
RouteCounty Highway C0018
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55722, -84.65175
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2015)
Projected traffic358 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 18 (j) over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 (j) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 18 (j) over ST Joseph River carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 18 (j) over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 (j) over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.