Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.80 MI E JCT C 103 · Structure no. 8140189
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ries Road over Mown 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 Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ries Road over Mown Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.