US Bridges

Hesse Road over Hussey Creek

Fair

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.1 Mi. W. of S.R. 116 · Structure no. 0636835

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hesse Road over Hussey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hesse Road over Hussey Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 97 years old, older 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHesse Road
CrossesHussey Creek
Location1.1 Mi. W. of S.R. 116
RouteCounty Highway T0210
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65502, -84.43752
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic89 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hesse Road over Hussey Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Hesse Road over Hussey Creek 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 Hesse Road over Hussey Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hesse Road over Hussey Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hesse Road over Hussey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.