US Bridges

SR 249 over Little Lick Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · .5 MI West of Ney · Structure no. 2002426

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 over Little Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 249 over Little Lick Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,548 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 249
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location.5 MI West of Ney
RouteState Highway 249
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38359, -84.5419
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2015)
Projected traffic1,548 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 Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 249 over Little Lick 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 249 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 249 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.