US Bridges

SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · JCT SR 2&SR 283 · Structure no. 4301412

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
495 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,738
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, 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 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 14,738 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,456 by 2035. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSR-283 (1647) Nsc RR
LocationJCT SR 2&SR 283
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72899, -81.26016
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,738 (2015)
Projected traffic20,456 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR carry?

About 14,738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over SR-283 (1647) Nsc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.