US Bridges

Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · .25 MI S of Jericho RD · Structure no. 2043548

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBreininger RD
CrossesSouth Gordon Creek
Location.25 MI S of Jericho RD
RouteCounty Highway T0119
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26354, -84.66917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2015)
Projected traffic207 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breininger RD over South 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Breininger RD over South Gordon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.