Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch
GoodPosted for loadVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.30 MI E JCT T 11 S/L · Structure no. 8134413
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolfcale Road over Merris 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wolfcale Road over Merris Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.