US Bridges

Glynwood Road over Miami-Erie Canal

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. E. of S.R. 116 · Structure no. 0634727

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glynwood Road over Miami-Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Glynwood Road over Miami-Erie Canal in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlynwood Road
CrossesMiami-Erie Canal
Location1.1 Mi. E. of S.R. 116
RouteCounty Highway T0160
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58288, -84.38999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
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 Miami-Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glynwood 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 Glynwood Road over Miami-Erie Canal carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Glynwood Road over Miami-Erie Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Glynwood Road over Miami-Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.