US Bridges

Wayne St. over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI North S.R. 49 · Structure no. 5454719

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,357
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne St. over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayne St. over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,884 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWayne St.
CrossesWabash River
Location0.1 MI North S.R. 49
RouteCity Street 21
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4174, -84.779
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2015)
Projected traffic1,884 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wayne St. over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne St. 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 Wayne St. over Wabash River carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wayne St. over Wabash River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne St. over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.