US Bridges

Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of SR 127 · Structure no. 5460204

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,201
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 5,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,219 by 2022. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLak Shore DR MR107
CrossesHot Water Hole
Location0.3 MI E of SR 127
RouteCity Street 107
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54457, -84.56633
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,201 (2002)
Projected traffic7,219 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole carry?

About 5,201 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lak Shore DR MR107 over Hot Water Hole?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.