US Bridges

SR 66 over Little Auglaize River

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 1 MI South of Mandale · Structure no. 6300499

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 66 over Little Auglaize River in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 66
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location1 MI South of Mandale
RouteState Highway 66
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00587, -84.36131
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2015)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2035
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 66 over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.