US Bridges

Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek

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Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.1 Mi. E. of CR 25A · Structure no. 0634980

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 years old, older 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe-N.K. Road
CrossesPusheta Creek
Location3.1 Mi. E. of CR 25A
RouteCounty Highway C0100
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4973, -84.12661
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2019)
Projected traffic654 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek 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 Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe-N.K. Road over Pusheta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.