US Bridges

Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W of CR85 · Structure no. 4031873

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,341
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 3,341 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,637 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Pike
CrossesBuckeye CR
Location0.3 MI W of CR85
RouteCounty Highway C0076
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06272, -82.6774
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Buckeye CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR carry?

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

How long is Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Pike over Buckeye CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.