US Bridges

SR 4 over Honey Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 1 Mi. South of Usr 224 · Structure no. 7400071

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,347
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Honey Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,347 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,258 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1 Mi. South of Usr 224
RouteState Highway 4
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05311, -82.89299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,347 (2015)
Projected traffic3,258 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 4 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Honey 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Honey Creek carry?

About 2,347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.