SR 34 over Bear Creek
FairWilliams County, Ohio · 5.38 Mi. East of SR 49 · Structure no. 8601534
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 947
- 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 947 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 947 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 34 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 34 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.