US Bridges

Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. South of Rd. G · Structure no. 3532496

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557 in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTwp. Rd. 5
CrossesBeaver Creek 1557
Location0.4 Mi. South of Rd. G
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24806, -83.95944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557 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 Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557 carry?

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

How long is Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. 5 over Beaver Creek 1557?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.