Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E Goettemoeller RD · Structure no. 5452368
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 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 Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer-Darke CO LN over Branch Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.