US Bridges

State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .1 M S of JCT SR 146 · Structure no. 3005623

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesState Route 340
CrossesOver Miller Creek
Location.1 M S of JCT SR 146
RouteState Highway 340
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84785, -81.67108
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 340 over Over Miller 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 340 over Over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.