US Bridges

Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.4 MI South S.R. 119 · Structure no. 5455200

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesErastus Durbin RD
CrossesWabash River
Location0.4 MI South S.R. 119
RouteCounty Highway T051A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41469, -84.70785
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erastus Durbin 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 Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Erastus Durbin RD over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.