US Bridges

SR-245 over Big Darby Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.42 MI E of Champaign CO · Structure no. 8002800

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,965
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-245 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-245 over Big Darby Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,965 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,115 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-245
CrossesBig Darby Creek
Location0.42 MI E of Champaign CO
RouteState Highway 245
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22777, -83.52183
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,965 (2015)
Projected traffic4,115 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-245 over Big Darby Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-245 over Big Darby 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-245 over Big Darby Creek carry?

About 2,965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-245 over Big Darby Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-245 over Big Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.