US Bridges

Newell ST over SR 2

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Lake County, Ohio · 0.48 MI W of JCT SR 283 · Structure no. 4301358

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,876
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newell ST over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newell ST over SR 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,879 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewell ST
CrossesSR 2
Location0.48 MI W of JCT SR 283
RouteCounty Highway 335
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7257, -81.26906
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,876 (2015)
Projected traffic55,879 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Newell ST over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Newell ST over SR 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newell ST over SR 2 carry?

About 2,876 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newell ST over SR 2?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Newell ST over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.