Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road
FairWood County, Ohio · 0.01 Ml W of Roundhead RD · Structure no. 8738513
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mermill Road over Ditch 30-A Mermill Road?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.