US Bridges

SR 2 over Mills Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · .62 MI W SR 4 · Structure no. 2200546

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,072
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Mills Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Mills Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,072 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,144 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesMills Creek
Location.62 MI W SR 4
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40798, -82.73979
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,072 (2015)
Projected traffic18,144 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Mills Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Mills Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Mills Creek carry?

About 13,072 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Mills Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.