US Bridges

SR 4 over Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.9 MI No of I-75 · Structure no. 3100529

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4 over Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,429 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.9 MI No of I-75
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20406, -84.47494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,600 (2015)
Projected traffic24,429 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Mill Creek carry?

About 17,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.