US Bridges

SR 2 over Over N&w RR

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 1.99 Miles East of SR 61 · Structure no. 2204762

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,326
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Over N&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Over N&w RR in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 10,326 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,332 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesOver N&w RR
Location1.99 Miles East of SR 61
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36781, -82.45611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,326 (2015)
Projected traffic14,332 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Over N&w RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Over N&w RR 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 Over N&w RR carry?

About 10,326 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Over N&w RR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Over N&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.