US Bridges

SR-219 over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 2.75MI.W.OF Jct. SR-118 · Structure no. 5403073

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
938
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-219 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-219 over Little Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR-219
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.75MI.W.OF Jct. SR-118
RouteState Highway 219
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47966, -84.68079
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2015)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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-219 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-219 over Little 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-219 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-219 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-219 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.