US Bridges

Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · JCT.SR.2&SR.44SB · Structure no. 4301293

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,980
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, 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 5 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 39,980 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,492 by 2019. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRamp Es
CrossesUP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2
LocationJCT.SR.2&SR.44SB
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72232, -81.28229
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,980 (1999)
Projected traffic55,492 by 2019
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2 built?

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

What condition is Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2 carry?

About 39,980 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Es over UP SR 44 SW Dn SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.