US Bridges

Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of S.R. 66 · Structure no. 0634751

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlynwood Road
CrossesMackenbach Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. E. of S.R. 66
RouteCounty Highway C0160
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58287, -84.35039
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 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 Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch carry?

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

How long is Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Glynwood Road over Mackenbach Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.