Mentzer Road over Blue Creek
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 2.75 MI E JCT T 11 · Structure no. 8130477
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mentzer Road over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mentzer Road over Blue Creek in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 523 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mentzer Road over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mentzer Road 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 Road over Blue Creek carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mentzer Road over Blue Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mentzer Road over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.