US Bridges

Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile NE of SR 259 JCT · Structure no. 7933313

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
676
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoshen Twp RD 187A
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.1 Mile NE of SR 259 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 187
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47568, -81.41994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2016)
Projected traffic938 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Twp RD 187A over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.