US Bridges

Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .08 MI S N.Star-Ft.Lorami · Structure no. 1954458

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 1971. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRhynard-Fink
CrossesWabash River
Location.08 MI S N.Star-Ft.Lorami
RouteCounty Highway T0072
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32174, -84.66053
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1951)
Projected traffic62 by 1971
Trucks2%
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 Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhynard-Fink over Wabash 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rhynard-Fink over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.