US Bridges

Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.04 Mi. E. of S.R. 66 · Structure no. 0634484

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 132 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloody Bridge Road
CrossesMiami-Erie Canal
Location0.04 Mi. E. of S.R. 66
RouteCounty Highway C0182
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61775, -84.35276
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2022)
Projected traffic534 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bloody Bridge Road over Miami-Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.