Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill
FairWood County, Ohio · 0.27 Ml E of Potter RD · Structure no. 8738688
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill is a steel truss - thru carrying Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill 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 N Br Portage Riv Mermill carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mermill Road over N Br Portage Riv Mermill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.