US Bridges

SR-118 over Beaver Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .36 MI S of JCT USR-29 · Structure no. 5401623

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,224
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-118 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-118 over Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 3,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,475 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR-118
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.36 MI S of JCT USR-29
RouteState Highway 118
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53934, -84.62845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2015)
Projected traffic4,475 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-118 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR-118 over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-118 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR-118 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-118 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.