US Bridges

SR 2 over Chappel Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 3.59 Miles East of SR 61 · Structure no. 2204819

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,326
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Chappel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Chappel Creek 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 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 10,326 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,332 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesChappel Creek
Location3.59 Miles East of SR 61
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37724, -82.42885
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 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
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 Chappel Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Chappel 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 Chappel Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 2 over Chappel Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Chappel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.