US Bridges

Milldale Road over Milldale Run

PoorPosted for load

Scioto County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of SR 139 · Structure no. 7360509

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1973 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milldale Road over Milldale Run is a concrete slab carrying Milldale Road over Milldale Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 1993. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMilldale Road
CrossesMilldale Run
Location0.4 MI E of SR 139
RouteCity Street 184
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75963, -82.92598
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1973)
Projected traffic694 by 1993
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Milldale Road over Milldale Run built?

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

What condition is Milldale Road over Milldale Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Milldale Road over Milldale Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1973 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milldale Road over Milldale Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Milldale Road over Milldale Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.