US Bridges

SR 2 over Newell Creek

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.69 Mi. E of SR-306 · Structure no. 4300912

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,194
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Newell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Newell Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 28,194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,133 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesNewell Creek
Location0.69 Mi. E of SR-306
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67148, -81.36984
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,194 (2015)
Projected traffic39,133 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Newell Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Newell Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Newell Creek carry?

About 28,194 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Newell Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Newell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.