US Bridges

Hengstler Road over Auglaize River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. E. of CR 25A · Structure no. 0631191

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hengstler Road over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hengstler Road over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHengstler Road
CrossesAuglaize River
Location1.2 Mi. E. of CR 25A
RouteCounty Highway 176
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60683, -84.1355
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 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2019)
Projected traffic219 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Hengstler Road over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hengstler 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 Hengstler Road over Auglaize River carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hengstler Road over Auglaize River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hengstler Road over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.