SR-49 over Wabash River
GoodMercer County, Ohio · .42MI. N. of Jct. SR-119 · Structure no. 5400732
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,023
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-49 over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-49 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 3,023 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,196 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR-49 over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-49 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR-49 over Wabash River carry?
About 3,023 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR-49 over Wabash River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR-49 over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.