US Bridges

Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.8 MI E of SR 198 · Structure no. 0630748

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWapak.-Buckland RD
CrossesMefford Ditch
Location0.8 MI E of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway T0180
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61336, -84.2108
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2045
Trucks7%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wapak.-Buckland RD over Mefford Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.