Ch 2 over Little Short Creek
FairPosted for loadBelmont County, Ohio · 0.02 MI E of JCT SR 647 · Structure no. 0733636
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 2 over Little Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 2 over Little Short Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 544 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 2 over Little Short Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 2 over Little Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 2 over Little Short Creek carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 2 over Little Short Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 2 over Little Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.