Richey Road over Monkey Run
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N JCT US 30 · Structure no. 8131155
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,010
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richey Road over Monkey Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richey Road over Monkey Run in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,402 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richey Road over Monkey Run built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richey Road over Monkey Run 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 Richey Road over Monkey Run carry?
About 1,010 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Richey Road over Monkey Run?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Richey Road over Monkey Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.