US Bridges

Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv

Poor

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.71 MI E of Pike CO · Structure no. 4031849

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,341
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,341 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,637 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Pike
CrossesLittle Scioto Riv
Location0.71 MI E of Pike CO
RouteCounty Highway C0076
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02767, -82.78684
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,341 (2015)
Projected traffic4,637 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv carry?

About 3,341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Pike over Little Scioto Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.