US Bridges

Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .0009 MI W. Kester-Byard · Structure no. 1946552

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
503
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 698 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBeamsville-U-City
CrossesStillwater
Location.0009 MI W. Kester-Byard
RouteCounty Highway C0035
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18722, -84.59333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2015)
Projected traffic698 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 Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beamsville-U-City over Stillwater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.