US Bridges

SR-202 over Lost Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 1.91MI.S. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 5504058

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,264
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-202 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-202 over Lost Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 3,264 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-202
CrossesLost Creek
Location1.91MI.S. of Jct. SR-41
RouteState Highway 202
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99906, -84.16633
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,264 (2015)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-202 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR-202 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-202 over Lost Creek carry?

About 3,264 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-202 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-202 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.