US Bridges

Eisley Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.5 N. of S.R. 197 · Structure no. 0632813

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,273
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisley Road over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eisley Road over Prairie Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 1,273 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEisley Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.5 N. of S.R. 197
RouteCounty Highway C0081
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66156, -84.31812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,273 (2019)
Projected traffic386 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisley Road over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Eisley Road over Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eisley Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,273 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eisley Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eisley Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.