US Bridges

Brown Road over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · .2 Mile N. of St. Rt. 81 · Structure no. 8140391

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown Road over Little Auglaize River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2036. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrown Road
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location.2 Mile N. of St. Rt. 81
RouteCounty Highway T0109
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74478, -84.54384
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2016)
Projected traffic11 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brown Road over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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

About 8 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Brown Road over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brown Road over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.