US Bridges

SR49 over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .99 Mi. N. of Jct. SR29 · Structure no. 5400902

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,327
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 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 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 1,327 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR49
CrossesWabash River
Location.99 Mi. N. of Jct. SR29
RouteState Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56002, -84.78459
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,327 (2015)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR49 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 1,327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR49 over Wabash River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR49 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.