US Bridges

Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of W Chester RD · Structure no. 0935980

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeridian Way
CrossesTributary to Mill Creek
Location0.1 MI S of W Chester RD
RouteCounty Highway T2882
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32604, -84.44086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2015)
Projected traffic74 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Way over Tributary to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Meridian Way over Tributary to Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.