US Bridges

Hamilton Street over Auglaize River

Poor

Auglaize County, Ohio · 500 Ft. N.Of Auglaize St. · Structure no. 0630527

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,057
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Street over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton Street over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,057 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,932 by 2045. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Street
CrossesAuglaize River
Location500 Ft. N.Of Auglaize St.
RouteCity Street 139
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57076, -84.20372
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,057 (2022)
Projected traffic5,932 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hamilton Street over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Street over Auglaize River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Street over Auglaize River carry?

About 4,057 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Street over Auglaize River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Street over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.