US Bridges

SR 2 over Chagrin River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 1.31 Mi.E.Of Jct.Sr 640 · Structure no. 4300785

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,084
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Chagrin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Chagrin River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, 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 35,084 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,697 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesChagrin River
Location1.31 Mi.E.Of Jct.Sr 640
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6545, -81.4058
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,084 (2015)
Projected traffic48,697 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Chagrin River built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Chagrin River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Chagrin River carry?

About 35,084 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Chagrin River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Chagrin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.