Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E Clune Stucke RD · Structure no. 5454492
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 233
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 | 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 Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of 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 Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek carry?
About 233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mer Darke CO LN RD over Branch of Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.