US Bridges

CR 12 (r) over ST Joseph River

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 15178 RD R · Structure no. 8631573

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 (r) over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 12 (r) over ST Joseph River in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 12 (r)
CrossesST Joseph River
Location15178 RD R
RouteCounty Highway C0012
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67782, -84.53571
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2015)
Projected traffic609 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 12 (r) over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 (r) 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 (r) over ST Joseph River carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 (r) over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 (r) over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.