US Bridges

National Road over Prairie Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. East of SR 197 · Structure no. 0633364

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

National Road over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying National Road over Prairie Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNational Road
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.6 Mi. East of SR 197
RouteCounty Highway C0210
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65651, -84.33497
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is National 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 National Road over Prairie Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is National Road over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns National Road over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.