US Bridges

SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · .71 MI E Ottawa CO Line · Structure no. 2200031

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,282
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 23,282 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,315 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSandusky Bay Boat Pass
Location.71 MI E Ottawa CO Line
RouteState Highway 2
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47027, -82.83325
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,282 (2015)
Projected traffic32,315 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass carry?

About 23,282 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Boat Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.