US Bridges

CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 13120 RD 18 · Structure no. 8635862

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 142 (18)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location13120 RD 18
RouteCounty Highway C0142
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60262, -84.47827
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2015)
Projected traffic92 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 142 (18) 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 CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 142 (18) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.