Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River
FairMercer County, Ohio · 1.6 MI E of SR118 · Structure no. 5444403
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 695
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River 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 Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River carry?
About 695 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mer Darke CO LN RD over Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.