US Bridges

Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. E. of CR 125 · Structure no. 0635030

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurr Oak Road
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of CR 125
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51867, -84.22142
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Burr Oak Road over Owl 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 Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek carry?

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

How long is Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Oak Road over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.