US Bridges

Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .25 MI N Paint Ck.-Arc. · Structure no. 1938436

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,129
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,129 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesArcanum-Bearsmill
CrossesEyler Dt
Location.25 MI N Paint Ck.-Arc.
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03778, -84.54556
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,129 (2015)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt carry?

About 1,129 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arcanum-Bearsmill over Eyler Dt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.