US Bridges

Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.02 MI W of JCT SR 379 · Structure no. 0733912

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 514 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 132
CrossesBranch of Beaver Creek
Location0.02 MI W of JCT SR 379
RouteCounty Highway C0132
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90785, -81.23018
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2015)
Projected traffic514 by 2035
Trucks7%
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

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 Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 132 over Branch of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.