US Bridges

Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.11 Mi.West of U.S.R.25 · Structure no. 8738750

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMermill Road
CrossesMid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr
Location0.11 Mi.West of U.S.R.25
RouteCounty Highway C028D
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29752, -83.65207
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2015)
Projected traffic570 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr 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 Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill Road over Mid.Br.Prtg.Riv.Mermillr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.