US Bridges

SR 249 over Lost Creek

GoodPosted for load

Defiance County, Ohio · 3.7 Mi. East of SR49 · Structure no. 2002345

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 249 over Lost Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 989 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 249
CrossesLost Creek
Location3.7 Mi. East of SR49
RouteState Highway 249
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38313, -84.67735
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2015)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 249 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 249 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 249 over Lost Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 249 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.