US Bridges

County Road 171 over Little Auglaize River

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. JCT C177&C171 · Structure no. 6330568

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 171 over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 171 over Little Auglaize River in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 171
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location0.2 Mi. E. JCT C177&C171
RouteCounty Highway C0171
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11179, -84.415
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2015)
Projected traffic579 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 171 over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 171 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 County Road 171 over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 171 over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 171 over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.