US Bridges

Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.7 M. S. of Union Ctre · Structure no. 0935867

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMuhlhauser Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7 M. S. of Union Ctre
RouteCounty Highway C0115
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31573, -84.43994
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2015)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muhlhauser 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 Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Muhlhauser Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.