Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E Rice Road · Structure no. 5434696
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile 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 Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Oregon Road over Branch Eightmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.