US Bridges

Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. Mercer Darke · Structure no. 5452414

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoettemoeller RD
CrossesMile Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Mercer Darke
RouteCounty Highway T0141
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36099, -84.53474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goettemoeller RD over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.