US Bridges

SR 2 over Dry Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 1.42 Mi. East of SR249 · Structure no. 2000245

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Dry Creek in Defiance 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 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.42 Mi. East of SR249
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38319, -84.6425
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2015)
Projected traffic3,130 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.