US Bridges

Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.11 MI E of Defiance Trl · Structure no. 0241792

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBliss Road
CrossesAuglaize River - Bliss R
Location0.11 MI E of Defiance Trl
RouteCounty Highway C0063
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80143, -84.28845
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2015)
Projected traffic103 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bliss Road over Auglaize River - Bliss R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.