C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.75 MI E of SR 118 · Structure no. 5442710
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 316
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 316 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch carry?
About 316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns C10 Watkins RD over Ward Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.