US Bridges

Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd)

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · Btwn Hamilton & Ridgcrest · Structure no. 2576171

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd) is a concrete culvert carrying Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,609 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesBeecher Road
CrossesBeem Ditch(beecher Rd)
LocationBtwn Hamilton & Ridgcrest
RouteCity Street BEECH
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04606, -82.86639
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2006)
Projected traffic3,609 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd) carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Beecher Road over Beem Ditch(beecher Rd)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.