SR 281 over Hammer Creek
GoodHenry County, Ohio · 0.2 MI West of Hen/Woo CO · Structure no. 3503615
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 993
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 281 over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 281 over Hammer Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 281 over Hammer Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 281 over Hammer 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 281 over Hammer Creek carry?
About 993 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 281 over Hammer Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 281 over Hammer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.