SR 81 over Little Auglaize River
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .25MI East of Mendon RD · Structure no. 8101426
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 327
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 81 over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 81 over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 81 over Little Auglaize River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 81 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 81 over Little Auglaize River carry?
About 327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SR 81 over Little Auglaize River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 81 over Little Auglaize River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.