US Bridges

County Road 70 over Mill Creek

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Wayne County, Ohio · 0.3 Mile East of SR94 · Structure no. 8536112

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,560
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 70 over Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 70 over Mill Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,165 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 70
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 Mile East of SR94
RouteCounty Highway C0070
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97065, -81.73132
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2015)
Projected traffic2,165 by 2035
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 70 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 70 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 70 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 70 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 70 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.