Dixie Highway over Auglaize River
FairAuglaize County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of S.R. 67 · Structure no. 0630993
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,215
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie Highway over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dixie Highway over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 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 3,215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,628 by 2045. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie Highway over Auglaize River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Dixie Highway over Auglaize River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Dixie Highway over Auglaize River carry?
About 3,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Dixie Highway over Auglaize River?
The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dixie Highway over Auglaize River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.