US Bridges

Conant Road over Sims Run

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. South of SR 197 · Structure no. 0633925

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conant Road over Sims Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conant Road over Sims Run in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesConant Road
CrossesSims Run
Location0.9 Mi. South of SR 197
RouteCounty Highway T0097
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61779, -84.28458
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 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2019)
Projected traffic155 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 Conant Road over Sims Run built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conant Road over Sims Run 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 Conant Road over Sims Run carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Conant Road over Sims Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Conant Road over Sims Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.