US Bridges

SR 634 over Auglaize River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. South of Dupont · Structure no. 6901956

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
627
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 634 over Auglaize River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 634 over Auglaize River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2039. The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 634
CrossesAuglaize River
Location0.6 Mi. South of Dupont
RouteState Highway 634
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04656, -84.30384
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length443 ft (135.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2019)
Projected traffic845 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 634 over Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 634 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 634 over Auglaize River carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 634 over Auglaize River?

The structure is 443 ft (135.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 634 over Auglaize River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.