Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R
PoorPosted for loadWood County, Ohio · 0.78 Ml N of Newton RD · Structure no. 8747601
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 834
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R is a steel truss - thru carrying Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 834 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,158 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R carry?
About 834 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Road over Toussaint Creek Mercer R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.