US Bridges

County Road 2 over Hammer Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi.N of Co.Rd. G · Structure no. 3535053

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Hammer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 2 over Hammer Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 628 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesHammer Creek
Location0.6 Mi.N of Co.Rd. G
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26429, -83.90177
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2015)
Projected traffic872 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Road 2 over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Hammer Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.