US Bridges

SR 4 over Blues Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 2.38 Mi. S. of SR347 · Structure no. 8000212

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,291
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Blues Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 4 over Blues Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 6,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,732 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesBlues Creek
Location2.38 Mi. S. of SR347
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.3055, -83.33399
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,291 (2015)
Projected traffic8,732 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Blues Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Blues 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Blues Creek carry?

About 6,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Blues Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Blues Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.