US Bridges

SR 117 over Auglaize River

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 5.9 Mi. East of IR75 · Structure no. 0204234

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,042
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Auglaize River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 117 over Auglaize River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,042 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,162 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117
CrossesAuglaize River
Location5.9 Mi. East of IR75
RouteState Highway 117
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69166, -83.97854
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,042 (2015)
Projected traffic11,162 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 117 over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Auglaize River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 117 over Auglaize River carry?

About 8,042 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.