Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek
GoodMercer County, Ohio · .2 Mi. E. Neptune Mendon · Structure no. 5456215
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 187
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mercer Road over Eight 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mercer Road over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.