US Bridges

German Street over Center Branch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. West of SR 29 · Structure no. 0663034

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

German Street over Center Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying German Street over Center Branch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGerman Street
CrossesCenter Branch
Location0.2 Mi. West of SR 29
RouteCity Street 126
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49365, -84.31947
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic139 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 German Street over Center Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is German Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does German Street over Center Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is German Street over Center Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns German Street over Center Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.