US Bridges

Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.2 MI North of SR 67 · Structure no. 0631175

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Bridge Road
CrossesAuglaize River
Location0.2 MI North of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway T0173
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60258, -84.14094
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic225 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 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 Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Bridge Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Bridge Road over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.