US Bridges

Twp. Rd. N over Benien Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.29 Mi. East of Rd. 16B · Structure no. 3535800

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. N over Benien Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Rd. N over Benien Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp. Rd. N
CrossesBenien Creek
Location0.29 Mi. East of Rd. 16B
RouteCounty Highway 0N
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35583, -84.17417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2015)
Projected traffic54 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. N over Benien Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Rd. N over Benien 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. N over Benien Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. N over Benien Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. N over Benien Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.