US Bridges

WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek

FairPosted for load

Stark County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of TR97 · Structure no. 7634412

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,725
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,725 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,558 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWA0802 Beech
CrossesBeech Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. of TR97
RouteCounty Highway C0095
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88637, -81.1759
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,725 (2015)
Projected traffic6,558 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is WA0802 Beech over Beech 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 WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek carry?

About 4,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns WA0802 Beech over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.