US Bridges

SR 98 over Br of Honey Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · .10 MI N of SR 39 · Structure no. 1702769

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,092
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Br of Honey Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 98 over Br of Honey Creek in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 98
CrossesBr of Honey Creek
Location.10 MI N of SR 39
RouteState Highway 98
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.9153, -82.77064
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2015)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 98 over Br of Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 over Br of Honey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 98 over Br of Honey Creek carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Br of Honey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Br of Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.