US Bridges

SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471)

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 2.61 Mi. E. of JCT SR 306 · Structure no. 4301005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,655
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471) 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 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 19,655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,281 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2 Westbound
CrossesSR 615 (LAK-615-0471)
Location2.61 Mi. E. of JCT SR 306
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68658, -81.33922
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,655 (2015)
Projected traffic27,281 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471) built?

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

What condition is SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471) carry?

About 19,655 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471)?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 Westbound over SR 615 (LAK-615-0471)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.