Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch
GoodVan Wert County, Ohio · .4 Mi. South of ST Rt 709 · Structure no. 8140375
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 62 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 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 Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Mendon 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 Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mendon Road over Mown Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.