US Bridges

SR-219 over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.24MI.E.OF Jct. SR-49 · Structure no. 5403006

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-219 over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 60 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR-219
CrossesWabash River
Location1.24MI.E.OF Jct. SR-49
RouteState Highway 219
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47968, -84.76087
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2015)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 SR-219 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR-219 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-219 over Wabash River carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Wabash River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.