US Bridges

County Road 263 over Auglaize River

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 2.04 MI South of SR 613 · Structure no. 6333117

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 263 over Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 263 over Auglaize River in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2035. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 263
CrossesAuglaize River
Location2.04 MI South of SR 613
RouteCounty Highway C0263
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06351, -84.342
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2015)
Projected traffic293 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 263 over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 263 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 263 over Auglaize River carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 263 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 263 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.