US Bridges

Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.7 MI E Usr 35 · Structure no. 2431343

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMill-Octa Rd-Cr 85
CrossesMissouri D Mill-Octa RD
Location0.7 MI E Usr 35
RouteCounty Highway C0085
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59942, -83.55245
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$23.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mill-Octa Rd-Cr 85 over Missouri D Mill-Octa RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.