US Bridges

State Road over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.27 MI E JCT C 173 · Structure no. 8137048

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
559
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Road over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 559 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Road
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location0.27 MI E JCT C 173
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81563, -84.45011
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic559 (2016)
Projected traffic776 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Road over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is State Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Road over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 559 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Road over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Road over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.