Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .38 MI N Houk · Structure no. 1955845
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ross-Medford over Branch of 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ross-Medford over Branch of Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.