US Bridges

Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.30 MI N CR418 · Structure no. 8137286

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBockey Road
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location0.30 MI N CR418
RouteCounty Highway 199
StateOhio
Coordinates40.85842, -84.39811
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2016)
Projected traffic257 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bockey 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 Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bockey Road over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.