US Bridges

SR 113 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 5.48 Miles E of Erie CO · Structure no. 4705408

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,879
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 113 over Beaver Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SR 113 over Beaver Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 112 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,772 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 113
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5.48 Miles E of Erie CO
RouteState Highway 113
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35745, -82.24566
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2015)
Projected traffic6,772 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 113 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is SR 113 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 113 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 113 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns SR 113 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.