US Bridges

SR 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.62MI. S. of Jct. SR-219 · Structure no. 5401445

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 88 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 4,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,343 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 118
CrossesBranch Coldwater Creek
Location1.62MI. S. of Jct. SR-219
RouteState Highway 118
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45624, -84.62879
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,570 (2015)
Projected traffic6,343 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 118 over Branch Coldwater 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek carry?

About 4,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 118 over Branch Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.