US Bridges

Township Line Rd. over Beaver Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. S.R. 29 · Structure no. 5458277

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Rd. over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Line Rd. 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTownship Line Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. S.R. 29
RouteCounty Highway C0061
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54889, -84.68888
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2015)
Projected traffic439 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 Township Line Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Line Rd. 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 Township Line Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.