US Bridges

TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 16110 RD H · Structure no. 8633436

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 42 (h)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location16110 RD H
RouteCounty Highway C0042
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52869, -84.51475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2015)
Projected traffic357 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 42 (h) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR 42 (h) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.