US Bridges

SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 3.64MI E of JCT SR 220 · Structure no. 6602134

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,133
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,133 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,349 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location3.64MI E of JCT SR 220
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates39.02923, -82.90266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,133 (2015)
Projected traffic4,349 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1970, making it 55 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 3,133 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.