US Bridges

SR 231 over Honey Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 1.04 Mi. South of Usr 224 · Structure no. 7403550

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,102
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 231 over Honey Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,102 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,918 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 231
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.04 Mi. South of Usr 224
RouteState Highway 231
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04576, -83.17024
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,102 (2015)
Projected traffic2,918 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 231 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 over Honey 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 231 over Honey Creek carry?

About 2,102 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.