US Bridges

SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 2.22 Mi. East of SR 15 · Structure no. 8601682

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,504
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,504 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,476 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 34
CrossesBranch of Miller Creek
Location2.22 Mi. East of SR 15
RouteState Highway 34
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48184, -84.58846
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,504 (2015)
Projected traffic3,476 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 34 over Branch of Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek carry?

About 2,504 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 over Branch of Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.