US Bridges

SR 34 over Bear Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 2.56 Mi. East of SR 49 · Structure no. 8601410

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 34 over Bear Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 34
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.56 Mi. East of SR 49
RouteState Highway 34
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55016, -84.73031
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2015)
Projected traffic1,713 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 34 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 over Bear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 34 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.