US Bridges

Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.45 MI S of Faulkner RD · Structure no. 0234753

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHay Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Hay RD
Location0.45 MI S of Faulkner RD
RouteCounty Highway T0231
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67441, -83.91848
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2016)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hay Rd. over Auglaize River Hay RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.