US Bridges

Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · S-006 · Structure no. 2231387

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,833
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,812 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Ave CR5
CrossesPerkins Ave/Mills Creek
LocationS-006
RouteCity Street M0005
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43354, -82.73261
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,833 (2015)
Projected traffic17,812 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek carry?

About 12,833 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Ave CR5 over Perkins Ave/Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.