SR 249 over St. Joseph River

Fair Condition65 years old977 vehicles/day

Location

StateOhio
CountyDefiance
Location0.10 Mi. East Of Oh/ind
CarriesSR 249
CrossesSt. Joseph River
Coordinates41.38595, -84.80237

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length199.5 ft (60.8 m)
Max Span75.1 ft (22.9 m)
Deck Width28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Deck Area529.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic977 (2015)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection424
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number2002280

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