Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek
PoorPosted for loadPreble County, Ohio · Just NW of Walnut Street · Structure no. 6833152
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wesler RD over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.