US Bridges

Lost Nation Road over SR - 2

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 1.5 MI West of SR-306 · Structure no. 4300823

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,316
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Nation Road over SR - 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Nation Road over SR - 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 7,316 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,113 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Nation Road
CrossesSR - 2
Location1.5 MI West of SR-306
RouteCity Street 1962
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65528, -81.40389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,316 (2015)
Projected traffic79,113 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Nation Road over SR - 2 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Nation Road over SR - 2 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Nation Road over SR - 2 carry?

About 7,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lost Nation Road over SR - 2?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Nation Road over SR - 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.