US Bridges

Goodwin Road over Little Auglaize River

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.05 MI N JCT SR 709 · Structure no. 8140596

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodwin Road over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goodwin Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoodwin Road
CrossesLittle Auglaize River
Location1.05 MI N JCT SR 709
RouteCounty Highway T0147
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79333, -84.485
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 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2018)
Projected traffic147 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Goodwin Road over Little Auglaize River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 106 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goodwin Road over Little Auglaize River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Goodwin Road over Little Auglaize River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.