US Bridges

SR 2 over Taylor Ditch

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 2.34 MI E of SR 4 · Structure no. 2200813

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,714
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Taylor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Taylor Ditch in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, 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 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 24,714 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,303 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesTaylor Ditch
Location2.34 MI E of SR 4
RouteState Highway 2
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39818, -82.6854
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,714 (2015)
Projected traffic34,303 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Taylor Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Taylor Ditch 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 Taylor Ditch carry?

About 24,714 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.