US Bridges

Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek

Poor

Henry County, Ohio · 78 North of Woodwawn Ave · Structure no. 3533255

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek is a steel culvert carrying Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Ave.
CrossesOberhaus Creek
Location78 North of Woodwawn Ave
RouteCounty Highway 14B
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39472, -84.14139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2015)
Projected traffic1,993 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Glenwood Ave. over Oberhaus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.