SR 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek
GoodDefiance County, Ohio · 3 Mi. East of JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 2000857
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,213
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over North 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 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek carry?
About 2,213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over North Fork Gordon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.