US Bridges

SR-2 over Beidler RD

Good

Lake County, Ohio · .4 MI East of SR-91 · Structure no. 4300513

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,506
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-2 over Beidler RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-2 over Beidler RD 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 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 32,506 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,118 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-2
CrossesBeidler RD
Location.4 MI East of SR-91
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63928, -81.43075
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,506 (2015)
Projected traffic45,118 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 Beidler RD built?

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

What condition is SR-2 over Beidler RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR-2 over Beidler RD carry?

About 32,506 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-2 over Beidler RD?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-2 over Beidler RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.