US Bridges

PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.4 MI E of S.R. 188 · Structure no. 2337088

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPLE-08 Beatty RD
CrossesPleasant Rn(beatty RD NE
Location0.4 MI E of S.R. 188
RouteCounty Highway T0406
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.78084, -82.53379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns PLE-08 Beatty RD over Pleasant Rn(beatty RD NE?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.