US Bridges

SR 2 over Lost Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 5.3 MI East of SR 49 · Structure no. 2000230

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Lost Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesLost Creek
Location5.3 MI East of SR 49
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35136, -84.66985
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Lost 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Lost Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.