US Bridges

SR 347 over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.8 MI E of SR 739 · Structure no. 8002983

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,884
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 347 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 347 over Mill Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,884 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,003 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 347
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.8 MI E of SR 739
RouteState Highway 347
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33367, -83.45172
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,884 (2015)
Projected traffic4,003 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 347 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 347 over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 347 over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,884 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 347 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 347 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.