US Bridges

Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek

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Butler County, Ohio · 0.03 MI W of SR 747 · Structure no. 0931002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrate Drive
CrossesTributary of Mill Creek
Location0.03 MI W of SR 747
RouteCounty Highway T3509
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34786, -84.46214
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brate Drive over Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Brate Drive over Tributary of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.