Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.64 MI N JCT T 18 C/L · Structure no. 8140332
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 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 Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River 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 Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mendon Road over Little Auglaize River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.