US Bridges

Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch

Fair

Van Wert County, Ohio · 3.80 MI N JCT T 18 C/L · Structure no. 8140383

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
496
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 496 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMendon Road
CrossesLong Prairie Ditch
Location3.80 MI N JCT T 18 C/L
RouteCounty Highway C0103
CountyVan Wert County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78211, -84.55179
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2018)
Projected traffic688 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mendon Road over Long Prairie Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.