US Bridges

Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.20 MI E. of Solether RD · Structure no. 8738866

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 498 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMermill RD
CrossesRocky Ford River
Location0.20 MI E. of Solether RD
RouteCounty Highway C028E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29671, -83.62652
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2015)
Projected traffic498 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$406.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill RD over Rocky Ford River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.