US Bridges

SR 2 over Erie Road

Good

Lake County, Ohio · SR 2 over Erie Road · Structure no. 4300718

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Erie Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Erie Road in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 70,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,393 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesErie Road
LocationSR 2 over Erie Road
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65089, -81.41284
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,168 (2015)
Projected traffic97,393 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Erie Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Erie Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Erie Road carry?

About 70,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Erie Road?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Erie Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.