US Bridges

SR 2 over E 305 ST

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 1.4 Mi. West Fo SR-91 · Structure no. 4300211

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,365
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over E 305 ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over E 305 ST in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 30,365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,147 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesE 305 ST
Location1.4 Mi. West Fo SR-91
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62428, -81.45995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,365 (2015)
Projected traffic42,147 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 E 305 ST built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 2 over E 305 ST 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over E 305 ST carry?

About 30,365 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over E 305 ST?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over E 305 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.