US Bridges

Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Ohio · 0.19 Mi. E. of SR 7 · Structure no. 5635365

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run in Monroe County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Twp. 541
CrossesMiller Run
Location0.19 Mi. E. of SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyMonroe County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57855, -80.99331
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Twp. 541 over Miller Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.