SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek
FairDefiance County, Ohio · 1.86 Mi. South of SR2 · Structure no. 2001365
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,969
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,969 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 over South 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek carry?
About 1,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over South Fork Gordon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.