US Bridges

SR 2 over North Fork Gordon Creek

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · 5.2 Mi. East of Oh/Ind LN · Structure no. 2000164

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,041
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over North Fork Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2 over North Fork Gordon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,041 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,833 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesNorth Fork Gordon Creek
Location5.2 Mi. East of Oh/Ind LN
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31703, -84.72508
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,041 (2015)
Projected traffic2,833 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 North Fork Gordon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over North Fork Gordon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over North Fork Gordon Creek carry?

About 2,041 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over North Fork Gordon Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over North Fork Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.