US Bridges

SR 2 over Pipe Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 1.08 MI E of SR4 · Structure no. 2200694

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,357
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Pipe 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 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 12,357 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,152 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesPipe Creek
Location1.08 MI E of SR4
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39976, -82.70911
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,357 (2015)
Projected traffic17,152 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 Pipe 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 Pipe Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Pipe Creek carry?

About 12,357 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.