US Bridges

County Road 5A over Mill Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. Ne. of SR585 · Structure no. 8536058

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,344
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5A over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5A over Mill Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5A
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 Mi. Ne. of SR585
RouteCounty Highway C005A
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95345, -81.73405
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2008)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County Road 5A over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5A 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5A over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5A over Mill Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5A over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.