US Bridges

Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd.

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.09 MI W of Buettner RD · Structure no. 0241601

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
293
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd. in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Rd.
CrossesAuglaize Riv Ridge Rd.
Location0.09 MI W of Buettner RD
RouteCounty Highway C0127
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8236, -84.27572
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2015)
Projected traffic407 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd. carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd.?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Rd. over Auglaize Riv Ridge Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.