US 36 over Mill Creek
PoorUnion County, Ohio · 1.3 MI W of C-113 · Structure no. 8001839
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Mill Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 18,155 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,199 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US 36 over Mill Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 36 over Mill Creek carry?
About 18,155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 36 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.