US Bridges

Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 4.6 MI N of SR 33 · Structure no. 0631353

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownline-Lima Road
CrossesAuglaize River
Location4.6 MI N of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway C0191
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62271, -84.10765
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2022)
Projected traffic421 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 Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townline-Lima Road 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 Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Townline-Lima Road over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.