US Bridges

Water Street over Auglaize River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of Auglaize ST · Structure no. 0631043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,370
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Street over Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,370 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2045. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWater Street
CrossesAuglaize River
Location0.3 Mi. N. of Auglaize ST
RouteCounty Highway C0151
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57475, -84.18814
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,370 (2022)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2045
Trucks4%
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 Water Street over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Street over Auglaize River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Water Street over Auglaize River carry?

About 2,370 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Water Street over Auglaize River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Water Street over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.