Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River
GoodMercer County, Ohio · 1/2 MI W SR118 · Structure no. 5442568
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 534 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins RD 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 Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins RD over Branch of Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.