SR49 over Wabash River
GoodMercer County, Ohio · 1.53 MI S of SR 219 · Structure no. 5400759
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,247
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR49 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR49 over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 73 years old, older 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 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,119 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR49 over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR49 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR49 over Wabash River carry?
About 2,247 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR49 over Wabash River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR49 over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.