US Bridges

Nagel RD over Mills Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.18 MI N of Mills RD · Structure no. 4765672

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,403
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nagel RD over Mills Creek is a concrete frame carrying Nagel RD over Mills Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 125 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 7,403 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,581 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesNagel RD
CrossesMills Creek
Location0.18 MI N of Mills RD
RouteCity Street M0055
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42148, -81.9896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,403 (2022)
Projected traffic9,581 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Nagel RD over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Nagel RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nagel RD over Mills Creek carry?

About 7,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nagel RD over Mills Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nagel RD over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.