Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.5 MI W Tomlinson RD · Structure no. 5455618
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 2011. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Van Wert RD over Little Auglaize River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.