US Bridges

National Road over Auglaize River

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of S.R. 198 · Structure no. 0633003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
721
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

National Road over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying National Road over Auglaize River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 721 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,419 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNational Road
CrossesAuglaize River
Location0.4 Mi. W. of S.R. 198
RouteCounty Highway C0208
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65318, -84.25901
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic721 (2022)
Projected traffic1,419 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was National Road over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is National Road over Auglaize River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does National Road over Auglaize River carry?

About 721 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is National Road over Auglaize River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns National Road over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.