US Bridges

Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 Mermill Road

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.47 Mi.East of Usr 199 · Structure no. 8739307

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 Mermill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 Mermill Road in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 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
CrossesDitch 2228 Mermill Road
Location0.47 Mi.East of Usr 199
RouteCounty Highway C028G
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29693, -83.50281
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2015)
Projected traffic590 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$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 Mermill Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 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 2228 Mermill Road carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 Mermill Road?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill Road over Ditch 2228 Mermill Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.