US Bridges

SR 65 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 150 Yds. W. of Kellogg RD · Structure no. 8702578

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 65 over Beaver Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 65
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location150 Yds. W. of Kellogg RD
RouteState Highway 65
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41395, -83.8521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2015)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.