US Bridges

Stahlheber Road over Beals Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .4 MI West of Morman RD · Structure no. 0935212

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stahlheber Road over Beals Run is a concrete culvert carrying Stahlheber Road over Beals Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStahlheber Road
CrossesBeals Run
Location.4 MI West of Morman RD
RouteCounty Highway C0204
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42018, -84.6531
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2015)
Projected traffic897 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Stahlheber Road over Beals Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stahlheber Road over Beals Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stahlheber Road over Beals Run carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stahlheber Road over Beals Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns Stahlheber Road over Beals Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.