Light RD over Mississinawa River
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .18 MI N Van Kirk · Structure no. 1953761
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Light RD over Mississinawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Light RD over Mississinawa River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Light RD over Mississinawa River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Light RD over Mississinawa 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Light RD over Mississinawa River carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Light RD over Mississinawa River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Light RD over Mississinawa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.