Harding RD over Auglaize River
GoodDefiance County, Ohio · 1.05 MI N of Watson RD · Structure no. 2032260
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,925
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harding RD over Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harding RD over Auglaize River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 51 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 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,672 by 2035. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Harding RD over Auglaize River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Harding RD over Auglaize River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Harding RD over Auglaize River carry?
About 1,925 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harding RD over Auglaize River?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Harding RD over Auglaize River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.