Van Wert-Decatur over Bergner Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.20 Mi. East US Rt. 224 · Structure no. 8135622
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,903
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Wert-Decatur over Bergner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Wert-Decatur over Bergner Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,903 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,193 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | 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 Van Wert-Decatur over Bergner Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Wert-Decatur 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-Decatur over Bergner Ditch carry?
About 5,903 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Van Wert-Decatur over Bergner Ditch?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Van Wert-Decatur over Bergner Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.