US Bridges

Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · .O9 MI E of Schooler RD · Structure no. 0245429

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWonnell Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Wonnell
Location.O9 MI E of Schooler RD
RouteCounty Highway T0201
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66594, -84.03041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic151 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 Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wonnell Rd. over Auglaize River Wonnell?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.