US Bridges

Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.50 Ml E of Custar RD · Structure no. 8738580

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMermill Road
CrossesDitich 1918 Mermill Road
Location0.50 Ml E of Custar RD
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29913, -83.83459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2015)
Projected traffic147 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill Road over Ditich 1918 Mermill Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.