US Bridges

Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.26 MI N of Warsaw RD · Structure no. 0245542

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler is a concrete continuous slab carrying Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 833 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchooler Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Schooler
Location0.26 MI N of Warsaw RD
RouteCounty Highway C0167
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66222, -84.03222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic833 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 Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler built?

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

What condition is Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler 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 Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Schooler Rd. over Auglaize River Schooler?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.