US Bridges

New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. N. of New Bremen · Structure no. 0631868

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 79 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 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 676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Bremen-N.K. RD
CrossesWierth Ditch
Location1.0 Mi. N. of New Bremen
RouteCounty Highway C065A
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45234, -84.37633
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2019)
Projected traffic836 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch 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 Wierth Ditch carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns New Bremen-N.K. RD over Wierth Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.