US Bridges

18th Street over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 600 Ft N.E.Of JCT SR 259 · Structure no. 7961049

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2000 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

18th Street over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying 18th Street over Beaverdam Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 444 by 2020. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries18th Street
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location600 Ft N.E.Of JCT SR 259
RouteCity Street 18TH
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47361, -81.41722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2000)
Projected traffic444 by 2020
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 18th Street over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 18th Street over Beaverdam 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 18th Street over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 18th Street over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 18th Street over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.