US Bridges

SR 100 over Van Metre Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 2.38 Mi. South of Usr 224 · Structure no. 7402236

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Van Metre Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 100 over Van Metre Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 100
CrossesVan Metre Creek
Location2.38 Mi. South of Usr 224
RouteState Highway 100
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05184, -83.13186
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2015)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 100 over Van Metre Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Van Metre Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Van Metre Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Van Metre Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 100 over Van Metre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.