US Bridges

SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree

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Erie County, Ohio · Over US 6 · Structure no. 2200279

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,523
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,523 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,830 by 2035. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesOver ERI-6-0380COLD Cree
LocationOver US 6
RouteState Highway 2
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44168, -82.7797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,523 (2015)
Projected traffic11,830 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree carry?

About 8,523 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Over ERI-6-0380COLD Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.