US Bridges

East Shelby Road over Center Branch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. N of SR 219 · Structure no. 0638714

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
401
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Shelby Road over Center Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Shelby Road over Center Branch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Shelby Road
CrossesCenter Branch
Location1.7 Mi. N of SR 219
RouteCounty Highway T0071
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52054, -84.33913
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2019)
Projected traffic548 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 East Shelby Road over Center Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Shelby Road over Center Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Shelby Road over Center Branch carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Shelby Road over Center Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Shelby Road over Center Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.