US Bridges

Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.0 MI E of SR 116 · Structure no. 0634719

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River is a steel truss - thru carrying Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlynwood Road
CrossesSaint Marys River
Location1.0 MI E of SR 116
RouteCounty Highway T0160
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58261, -84.39242
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2019)
Projected traffic114 by 2045
Trucks9%
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 Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glynwood Road over Saint Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.