Gause Road over Beaver Creek
GoodMercer County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. S.R. 29 · Structure no. 5445612
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gause Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gause Road over Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gause Road over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gause Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Gause Road over Beaver Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Gause Road over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Gause Road over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.