US Bridges

Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 2.5 MI West S.R. 118 · Structure no. 5444225

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
903
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 903 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,253 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFt Recovery Minste
CrossesWabash River
Location2.5 MI West S.R. 118
RouteCounty Highway C030B
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39554, -84.66863
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic903 (2015)
Projected traffic1,253 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft Recovery Minste 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River carry?

About 903 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ft Recovery Minste over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.