US Bridges

SR 257 over Mill Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 3.08 MI S of US36 · Structure no. 2103060

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,414
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over Mill Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 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 3,414 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,739 by 2035. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 257
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.08 MI S of US36
RouteState Highway 257
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24498, -83.15224
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,414 (2015)
Projected traffic4,739 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 257 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,414 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.