US Bridges

State Line RD over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.2 Miles North of SR 67 · Structure no. 5400005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2019
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line RD over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Line RD over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Line RD
CrossesWabash River
Location1.2 Miles North of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway T0001
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56357, -84.80253
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2019
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line RD over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line RD 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 November 2019.

How much traffic does State Line RD over Wabash River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Line RD over Wabash River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Line RD over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.