US Bridges

Kohler Road over Clear Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. S of SR219 · Structure no. 0639001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohler Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kohler Road over Clear Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 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).

CarriesKohler Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S of SR219
RouteCounty Highway T0125
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49369, -84.23098
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 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 Kohler Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kohler Road over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Kohler Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kohler Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kohler Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.