Howell Road over East Branch
GoodAuglaize County, Ohio · 0.7 MI S of CR 33A · Structure no. 0638722
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 797
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howell Road over East Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Howell Road over East Branch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Howell Road over East Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Howell Road over East 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 2024.
How much traffic does Howell Road over East Branch carry?
About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Howell Road over East Branch?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Howell Road over East Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.