US Bridges

Mills Road over French Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.28 MI East of SR 83 · Structure no. 4774753

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,910
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Road over French Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mills Road over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMills Road
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.28 MI East of SR 83
RouteCity Street M0003
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4188, -82.01341
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,910 (2020)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2040
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 French Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Road over French 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mills Road over French Creek carry?

About 6,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mills Road over French Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Road over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.