Menchhofer Road over Wabash River
FairMercer County, Ohio · Just West of ST Peter RD · Structure no. 5459281
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Menchhofer Road over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Menchhofer Road over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Menchhofer Road over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Menchhofer Road over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Menchhofer Road over Wabash River carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Menchhofer Road over Wabash River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Menchhofer Road over Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.