US Bridges

Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.20 MI N JCT C 418 · Structure no. 8137293

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrickner Road
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location1.20 MI N JCT C 418
RouteCounty Highway T0205
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86818, -84.379
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2016)
Projected traffic253 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 182 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.