US Bridges

Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.90 MI N JCT C 192 · Structure no. 8130183

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMentzer Church RD
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.90 MI N JCT C 192
RouteCounty Highway T0027
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95891, -84.76505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2014)
Projected traffic523 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mentzer Church RD over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.