US Bridges

CR 98 (n) over ST Joseph River

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 12200 RD N · Structure no. 8635188

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 98 (n) over ST Joseph River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 98 (n) 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 98 (n)
CrossesST Joseph River
Location12200 RD N
RouteCounty Highway C0098
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61914, -84.58867
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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 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 traffic186 (2015)
Projected traffic258 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 98 (n) over ST Joseph River built?

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

What condition is CR 98 (n) 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 98 (n) over ST Joseph River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 98 (n) over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 98 (n) over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.