US Bridges

SR-54 over Beaver Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .99 Mi. S. Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1202170

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,306
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-54 over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,813 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-54
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.99 Mi. S. Jct. USR-40
RouteState Highway 54
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91261, -83.61124
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,306 (2015)
Projected traffic1,813 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-54 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-54 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-54 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,306 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-54 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.