US Bridges

CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 0.68 MI W of Jct. SR124 · Structure no. 6631754

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO Rd. 81
CrossesBig Beaver Creek
Location0.68 MI W of Jct. SR124
RouteCounty Highway C0081
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04602, -82.96631
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2015)
Projected traffic627 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rd. 81 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rd. 81 over Big Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.