Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W ST Rt 118 · Structure no. 5432677
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 991
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 991 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 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 Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Philothea Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek carry?
About 991 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Philothea Road over Branch Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.