US Bridges

Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.1 W. of Shank Rd. T215 · Structure no. 8137641

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97
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 1998, so it is 27 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 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrickner Road
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location0.1 W. of Shank Rd. T215
RouteCounty Highway T0205
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8775, -84.37167
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2016)
Projected traffic135 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 Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 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 97 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brickner Road over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.