US Bridges

SR 49 over Bear Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 0.27 Mi. N. of SR 34 · Structure no. 8601909

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,789
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Bear Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,871 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.27 Mi. N. of SR 34
RouteState Highway 49
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56036, -84.76919
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2015)
Projected traffic3,871 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 49 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 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 49 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.