US Bridges

Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1 Mi. East of Wourms RD · Structure no. 5440238

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStachler Road
CrossesBranch of Wabash River
Location1 Mi. East of Wourms RD
RouteCounty Highway T026A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38859, -84.70016
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stachler Road over Branch of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Stachler Road over Branch of Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.