US Bridges

SR 576 over Miller Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 1.08 Mi. North of Usr 6 · Structure no. 8602832

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 576 over Miller Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 576 over Miller Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 576
CrossesMiller Creek
Location1.08 Mi. North of Usr 6
RouteState Highway 576
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45706, -84.61266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2015)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 576 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 576 over Miller 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 576 over Miller Creek carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 576 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 576 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.