US Bridges

SR 147 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 0.08M W of JCT SR313 · Structure no. 6102956

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 147 over Beaver Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 147
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.08M W of JCT SR313
RouteState Highway 147
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89915, -81.33694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2015)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 147 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 147 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.