Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 1.05 MI W JCT SR 118 · Structure no. 8135002
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,003
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,003 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch carry?
About 1,003 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Van Wert-Willshire over Bergner Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.