US Bridges

Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .58 MI S of JCT USR-40 · Structure no. 1200275

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
553
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2036. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Mill RD TR-227
CrossesSR 4
Location.58 MI S of JCT USR-40
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92371, -83.87498
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic553 (2016)
Projected traffic768 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4 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 Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4 carry?

About 553 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill RD TR-227 over SR 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.