US Bridges

Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.53 MI N of Amherst RD · Structure no. 0245615

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesReam Rd.
CrossesAuglaize River Ream RD
Location0.53 MI N of Amherst RD
RouteCounty Highway C0166
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66378, -84.04665
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2015)
Projected traffic448 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 Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD 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 Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ream Rd. over Auglaize River Ream RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.