US Bridges

CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 4.5MI West of SR 42 · Structure no. 8039187

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,536
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,536 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,713 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 104 F Watkins R
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location4.5MI West of SR 42
RouteCounty Highway C0104
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21237, -83.26422
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,536 (2016)
Projected traffic4,713 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of 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 CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 3,536 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 F Watkins R over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.