Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.4 MI W Riley Road · Structure no. 5435307
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 433
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 62 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Howick Road over Eight Mile 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 Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 433 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Howick Road over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.