US Bridges

CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. N. of SR 281 · Structure no. 8703396

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 28 Mermill RD
CrossesIr 75
Location1.0 Mi. N. of SR 281
RouteCounty Highway C0028
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29673, -83.63295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 Mermill RD over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.