US Bridges

Stevens RD over SR 2

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 0.52 Mi.E.Of JCT.SR-640 · Structure no. 4300637

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,896
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevens RD over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stevens RD over SR 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,393 by 2035. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStevens RD
CrossesSR 2
Location0.52 Mi.E.Of JCT.SR-640
RouteCity Street 1971
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64764, -81.4186
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,896 (2015)
Projected traffic97,393 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens RD over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Stevens RD over SR 2 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 Stevens RD over SR 2 carry?

About 1,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stevens RD over SR 2?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens RD over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.