US Bridges

Mills Road over Mills Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Lear Nagle RD · Structure no. 4765796

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,802
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Road over Mills Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mills Road over Mills Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8,802 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,327 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMills Road
CrossesMills Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Lear Nagle RD
RouteCity Street 4318
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41885, -81.98766
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,802 (2019)
Projected traffic11,327 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Mills Road over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Road 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 Mills Road over Mills Creek carry?

About 8,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mills Road over Mills Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Road over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.