US Bridges

SR 2 over Middle Fork Gordon Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 4.02 Mi. East of Oh/Ind · Structure no. 2000148

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Middle Fork Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2 over Middle Fork Gordon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,168 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,009 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesMiddle Fork Gordon Creek
Location4.02 Mi. East of Oh/Ind
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3061, -84.74287
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,168 (2015)
Projected traffic3,009 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Middle Fork Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Middle Fork Gordon 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 Middle Fork Gordon Creek carry?

About 2,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Middle Fork Gordon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Middle Fork Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.