US Bridges

SR119 over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR49 · Structure no. 5401984

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR119 over Wabash River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR119 over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR119
CrossesWabash River
Location1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR49
RouteState Highway 119
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41751, -84.76112
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2015)
Projected traffic3,663 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 SR119 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR119 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 SR119 over Wabash River carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR119 over Wabash River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR119 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.