Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek
FairClark County, Ohio · 0.55 MI S SR41 · Structure no. 1260200
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,445
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 18,445 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,602 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek carry?
About 18,445 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Bechtle Avenue over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.