US Bridges

Harrison Street over Auglaize River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. E. of Defiance · Structure no. 0631450

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,318
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Auglaize River is a steel truss - thru carrying Harrison Street over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,355 by 2045. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesAuglaize River
Location0.25 Mi. E. of Defiance
RouteCounty Highway HARRI
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57289, -84.19299
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,318 (2022)
Projected traffic7,355 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 Harrison Street over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrison 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Street over Auglaize River carry?

About 5,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Auglaize River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.