US Bridges

Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. North S.R. 29 · Structure no. 5459796

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
342
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 342 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesErastus Durbin RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 Mi. North S.R. 29
RouteCounty Highway C051A
StateOhio
Coordinates40.54674, -84.70811
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic342 (2015)
Projected traffic475 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 Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erastus Durbin 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 Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 342 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Erastus Durbin RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.