US Bridges

CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 08590 RD 16 · Structure no. 8630000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 49 (16)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location08590 RD 16
RouteCounty Highway C0049
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53836, -84.51695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2015)
Projected traffic597 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$351.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 (16) over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49 (16) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.