US Bridges

SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · .25 Mi. E. of Usr 23 · Structure no. 6601901

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,506
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,506 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,254 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location.25 Mi. E. of Usr 23
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04843, -83.0142
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,506 (2015)
Projected traffic6,254 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 32 over Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 4,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.