Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .25 Mi. W.Of Jonestown RD · Structure no. 8140154
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 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 | 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 Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie 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 Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Vw Mercer CO Line over Kyle Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.