US Bridges

Schooler Road over Willow Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. W. of Logan Co. · Structure no. 0630268

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schooler Road over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schooler Road over Willow Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchooler Road
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. of Logan Co.
RouteCounty Highway T0120
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5266, -84.00719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2019)
Projected traffic362 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Road over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schooler Road over Willow Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Schooler Road over Willow Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schooler Road over Willow Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Schooler Road over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.