US Bridges

Middle Pike over Dry Run

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 2.1 MI E of I-75 · Structure no. 0630535

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
986
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Pike over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Pike over Dry Run in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 69 years old, older 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 986 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMiddle Pike
CrossesDry Run
Location2.1 MI E of I-75
RouteCounty Highway C0150
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57041, -84.12901
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic986 (2019)
Projected traffic894 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Pike over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Middle Pike over Dry Run 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 Middle Pike over Dry Run carry?

About 986 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middle Pike over Dry Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Pike over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.