Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe
PoorWashington County, Ohio · .05 MI SW of JCT Twp 48 · Structure no. 8435677
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 587 over Bear Creek * Scheffe?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.