Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.5 MI N ST Rt 707 · Structure no. 5431786
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black 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 Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Erastus-Durbin RD over Little Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.