US Bridges

SR 2 over Lagoon (sandusky Bay)

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · .24 MI W SR 269 · Structure no. 2200090

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,921
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Lagoon (sandusky Bay) is a concrete slab carrying SR 2 over Lagoon (sandusky Bay) 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 19,921 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,650 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesLagoon (sandusky Bay)
Location.24 MI W SR 269
RouteState Highway 2
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46074, -82.82295
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,921 (2015)
Projected traffic27,650 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
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 Lagoon (sandusky Bay) built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Lagoon (sandusky Bay) 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 Lagoon (sandusky Bay) carry?

About 19,921 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Lagoon (sandusky Bay)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Lagoon (sandusky Bay)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.