US Bridges

Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch

FairPosted for load

Adams County, Ohio · 1 MI S of JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 0136093

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Pond RD
CrossesJaybird Branch
Location1 MI S of JCT SR 73
RouteCounty Highway 0T129
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93254, -83.30589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2015)
Projected traffic122 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Pond RD over Jaybird Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.