US Bridges

County Road 138 over Auglaize River

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.5 MI SE of Charloe · Structure no. 6330525

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,016
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 138 over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 138 over Auglaize River in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2035. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 138
CrossesAuglaize River
Location0.5 MI SE of Charloe
RouteCounty Highway C0138
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12841, -84.43263
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2015)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 138 over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 138 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 138 over Auglaize River carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 138 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 138 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.