US Bridges

SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D)

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · EB Ramp SR 6 · Structure no. 2200309

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,350
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D) in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,366 by 2008. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesCold Creek (ramp D)
LocationEB Ramp SR 6
RouteState Highway 2
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44074, -82.78115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,350 (1988)
Projected traffic14,366 by 2008
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D) carry?

About 10,350 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Cold Creek (ramp D)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.