US Bridges

County Road 159 over Warmbrod

Fair

Hardin County, Ohio · JCT of CR 60 and CR 159 · Structure no. 3343278

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 159 over Warmbrod is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 159 over Warmbrod in Hardin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 159
CrossesWarmbrod
LocationJCT of CR 60 and CR 159
RouteCounty Highway C0159
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74667, -83.60167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 159 over Warmbrod built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 159 over Warmbrod in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 159 over Warmbrod carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 159 over Warmbrod?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 159 over Warmbrod?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.