US Bridges

Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 0.23 MI W of S.R. 199 · Structure no. 8739250

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
566
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMermill Road
CrossesS Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD
Location0.23 MI W of S.R. 199
RouteCounty Highway CO28G
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29699, -83.51422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2015)
Projected traffic786 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$571,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill Road over S Br Prtg Riv Mermill RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.