Kohler Road over Owl Creek
FairAuglaize County, Ohio · 3.9 MI N of SR 219 · Structure no. 0638609
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kohler Road over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kohler Road over Owl Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kohler Road over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kohler Road over Owl 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Kohler Road over Owl Creek carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kohler Road over Owl Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kohler Road over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.