US Bridges

Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.01 Ml W of Vosburg RD · Structure no. 8739021

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road is a concrete frame carrying Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMermill Road
CrossesDitch 2435 Mermill Road
Location0.01 Ml W of Vosburg RD
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29676, -83.58259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2015)
Projected traffic516 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill Road over Ditch 2435 Mermill Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.