US Bridges

Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .01 MI N. of St. Rt. 47 · Structure no. 1946765

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeisner Rd.
CrossesStillwater River
Location.01 MI N. of St. Rt. 47
RouteCounty Highway T0294
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21694, -84.61222
Functional classRural Local

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beisner Rd. over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.