US Bridges

Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.8 MI N of Usr 33 · Structure no. 0632309

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaynesfield Road
CrossesSaint Joe Ditch
Location0.8 MI N of Usr 33
RouteCounty Highway C0261
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56809, -83.97561
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2019)
Projected traffic1,276 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 Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe 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 Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Waynesfield Road over Saint Joe Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.