US Bridges

Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 2.5 Mi. S. of SR 33 · Structure no. 0630195

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
374
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 374 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Line Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.5 Mi. S. of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway C0251
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51894, -83.99392
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374 (2022)
Projected traffic416 by 2045
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 374 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Line Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.