Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst
GoodAllen County, Ohio · 0.38 MI W of Ream · Structure no. 0245518
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 612
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst 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 2023.
How much traffic does Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst carry?
About 612 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Amherst Rd. over Auglaize River Amherst?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.