US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek

Good

Ashtabula County, Ohio · 1.5 Mi. E. of Foreman RD · Structure no. 0431753

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek in Ashtabula County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.5 Mi. E. of Foreman RD
RouteCounty Highway T0197
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73702, -80.81577
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2015)
Projected traffic376 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Creek Road over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Creek Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.