US Bridges

North Maple Street over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.1MILE North of Railroad · Structure no. 8060223

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,756
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Maple Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Maple Street over Mill Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 4,756 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,601 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Maple Street
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1MILE North of Railroad
RouteCity Street 800
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24249, -83.37184
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,756 (2015)
Projected traffic6,601 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Maple Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is North Maple Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Maple Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,756 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Maple Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Maple Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.