SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek
GoodDefiance County, Ohio · 0.45 Mi. North of SR2 · Structure no. 2001381
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,466
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 49 over Middle 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek carry?
About 1,466 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Middle Gordon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.