US Bridges

Lock 14 Road over Miami-Erie Canal

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.6 MI W of SR 66 · Structure no. 0634824

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lock 14 Road over Miami-Erie Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying Lock 14 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 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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CarriesLock 14 Road
CrossesMiami-Erie Canal
Location0.6 MI W of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway T0174
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60148, -84.36868
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 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 traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 Lock 14 Road over Miami-Erie Canal built?

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

What condition is Lock 14 Road over Miami-Erie Canal 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 Lock 14 Road over Miami-Erie Canal carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lock 14 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 Lock 14 Road over Miami-Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.