US Bridges

SR 18 over Beaver Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 2.64 Mi. West of SR 65 · Structure no. 3501183

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
826
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.64 Mi. West of SR 65
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22496, -83.99112
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2015)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Beaver Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.