US Bridges

Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.05 MI W of Gause (T71A) · Structure no. 5434467

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMenchhofer (T100)
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Gause (T71A)
RouteCounty Highway T0100
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49435, -84.66785
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Menchhofer (T100) 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 Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Menchhofer (T100) over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.