Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek
FairErie County, Ohio · Boeckling Bend Curve West · Structure no. 2266318
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 990
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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 6 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Boeckling Bend over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek carry?
About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Boeckling Bend over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.