US Bridges

SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · .78 MI E of SR 13 · Structure no. 2201046

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,594 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
10,960
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12 in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 10,960 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,212 by 2035. The structure is 2,594 ft (790.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesHuron River/N&s RR/CH-12
Location.78 MI E of SR 13
RouteState Highway 2
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36982, -82.55397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,594 ft (790.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,960 (2015)
Projected traffic15,212 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12 carry?

About 10,960 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12?

The structure is 2,594 ft (790.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Huron River/N&s RR/CH-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.