US Bridges

ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .1 MI E of Karch Road · Structure no. 5431573

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST Anthony
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location.1 MI E of Karch Road
RouteCounty Highway C0110
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50894, -84.65503
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2015)
Projected traffic473 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Anthony 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST Anthony over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.