US Bridges

New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.9 MI N. of New Bremen · Structure no. 0631612

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 years old, older 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bremen-N.K. RD
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.9 MI N. of New Bremen
RouteCounty Highway C065A
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46378, -84.36169
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2019)
Projected traffic836 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek 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 New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns New Bremen-N.K. RD over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.