Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek
GoodPosted for loadAuglaize County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of C.R. 208 · Structure no. 0632902
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 121 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Bowsher Road over Twomile 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bowsher Road over Twomile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.