Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek
PoorMercer County, Ohio · E of US 127 1.1 MI · Structure no. 5453011
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 235 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Huwer Road over Br of Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.