US Bridges

CR 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 18260 RD 8 · Structure no. 8634971

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 91 (8)
CrossesWest Branch of ST Joseph
Location18260 RD 8
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68339, -84.67004
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2015)
Projected traffic100 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 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph 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 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 91 (8) over West Branch of ST Joseph?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.