State Road over Mueller Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 2.90 MI E JCT C 173 · Structure no. 8137064
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 597
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Road over Mueller Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Road over Mueller 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 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | 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 State Road over Mueller Ditch built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Road over Mueller 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 2024.
How much traffic does State Road over Mueller Ditch carry?
About 597 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is State Road over Mueller Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns State Road over Mueller Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.