US Bridges

SR 2 over Tustion Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.52 Mi. East of Oh/Ind · Structure no. 2000040

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,785
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Tustion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2 over Tustion Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,866 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesTustion Creek
Location0.52 Mi. East of Oh/Ind
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27552, -84.79538
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,785 (2015)
Projected traffic3,866 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 2 over Tustion Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Tustion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Tustion Creek carry?

About 2,785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Tustion Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Tustion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.