US Bridges

Wabash RD over Wabash River

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · S of SR 219 0.2 MI · Structure no. 5459851

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash RD over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wabash RD over Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 984 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2035. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWabash RD
CrossesWabash River
LocationS of SR 219 0.2 MI
RouteState Highway 81
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47628, -84.76522
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2015)
Projected traffic1,366 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wabash RD over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash 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 Wabash RD over Wabash River carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wabash RD over Wabash River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash RD over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.