Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI N Ft Rec. Minster · Structure no. 5452708
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Township Line RD over Branch of 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 Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Line RD over Branch of Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.