US Bridges

SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 5.0MI E of JCT SR 348 · Structure no. 0103187

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,358 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 125
CrossesMiddle Br of Mill Creek
Location5.0MI E of JCT SR 348
RouteState Highway 125
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77201, -83.36659
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,358 (2015)
Projected traffic1,885 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Middle Br of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.