US Bridges

CR 142 over Mill Creek

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .19 M S of CR2 · Structure no. 4643348

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
927
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 142 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 142 over Mill Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 68 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 142
CrossesMill Creek
Location.19 M S of CR2
RouteCounty Highway C0142
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36498, -83.55015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2015)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 142 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is CR 142 over Mill 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 CR 142 over Mill Creek carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 142 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 142 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.