US Bridges

SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Jct. SR-2 · Structure no. 1808222

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,069
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 17,069 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,692 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesIR-90 (SR-2 1705)
LocationJct. SR-2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51678, -81.67543
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,069 (2015)
Projected traffic23,692 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705) carry?

About 17,069 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705)?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over IR-90 (SR-2 1705)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.