US Bridges

SR 2 over Turtle Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.4 Mile W. of SR 19 · Structure no. 6200109

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2 over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,432 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.4 Mile W. of SR 19
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60372, -83.15346
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2018)
Projected traffic8,432 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Turtle 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 8,220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.