US Bridges

CR 202 (20) over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 03200 RD 20 · Structure no. 8630402

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 202 (20) over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 202 (20) over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 202 (20)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location03200 RD 20
RouteCounty Highway C0202
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45892, -84.43831
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 202 (20) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 202 (20) 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 202 (20) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 202 (20) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 202 (20) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.