US Bridges

Munson RD over SR-2

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 3/4 MI East of SR-615 · Structure no. 4301056

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,967
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munson RD over SR-2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Munson RD over SR-2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,967 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,500 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMunson RD
CrossesSR-2
Location3/4 MI East of SR-615
RouteCity Street 1965
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69242, -81.32783
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,967 (2015)
Projected traffic75,500 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Munson RD over SR-2 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Munson RD over SR-2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Munson RD over SR-2 carry?

About 5,967 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Munson RD over SR-2?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Munson RD over SR-2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.