US Bridges

First Street over Miami Erie Canal

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of S.R. 66 · Structure no. 0632619

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,465
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Miami Erie Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying First Street over Miami Erie Canal in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,290 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesMiami Erie Canal
Location0.2 Mi. W. of S.R. 66
RouteCounty Highway C0026
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3857, -84.38359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2019)
Projected traffic3,290 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 First Street over Miami Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Miami Erie Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over Miami Erie Canal carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Miami Erie Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Miami Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.