US Bridges

TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 18840 RD M · Structure no. 8633819

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 48 (m)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location18840 RD M
RouteCounty Highway T0048
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60093, -84.46195
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2015)
Projected traffic323 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 48 (m) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 48 (m) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.