US Bridges

Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 1.20 MI W JCT C 77 · Structure no. 8131511

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFeasby Wisener RD
CrossesCarey Ditch
Location1.20 MI W JCT C 77
RouteCounty Highway T0208
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96, -84.675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic56 by 2038
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 Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch 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 Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Feasby Wisener RD over Carey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.