US Bridges

ST Peter RD over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .44MI. N of Ft Rec-Min.Rd · Structure no. 5453585

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Peter RD over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Peter RD over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST Peter RD
CrossesWabash River
Location.44MI. N of Ft Rec-Min.Rd
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41482, -84.74621
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2015)
Projected traffic192 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 ST Peter RD over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Peter RD 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 ST Peter RD over Wabash River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST Peter RD over Wabash River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST Peter RD over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.