US Bridges

SR 2 over Sawmill Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · .24 MI W US 6 · Structure no. 2201143

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,783
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Sawmill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Sawmill Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 7,783 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,803 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSawmill Creek
Location.24 MI W US 6
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40566, -82.59567
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,783 (2015)
Projected traffic10,803 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sawmill Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 2 over Sawmill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Sawmill Creek carry?

About 7,783 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Sawmill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Sawmill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.