US Bridges

SR 281 over Beaver Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 1/2 MI W Woo-Hen CO Line · Structure no. 3503585

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 281 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over Beaver Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 281
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1/2 MI W Woo-Hen CO Line
RouteState Highway 281
StateOhio
Coordinates41.28417, -83.89084
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2015)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 281 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 281 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 281 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 281 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 281 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.