US Bridges

CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 11000 RD 10 · Structure no. 8630216

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 19 (10)
CrossesSt. Joseph River
Location11000 RD 10
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57151, -84.6324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2015)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 (10) over St. Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.