US Bridges

Heisley RD over SR 2

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 2.14 MI W of JCT SR 283 · Structure no. 4301269

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,291
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heisley RD over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heisley RD over SR 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 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 18,291 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,001 by 2035. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeisley RD
CrossesSR 2
Location2.14 MI W of JCT SR 283
RouteCity Street 1985
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71772, -81.29904
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,291 (2015)
Projected traffic50,001 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 Heisley RD over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Heisley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Heisley RD over SR 2 carry?

About 18,291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heisley RD over SR 2?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Heisley RD over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.