Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River
FairPosted for loadMercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI North of Main ST · Structure no. 5460107
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Jefferson Street over Branch of 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Street over Branch of Wabash River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.