US Bridges

SR 2 over Sanford ST

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.41 MI E JCT SR 2&SR 283 · Structure no. 4301471

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

About this bridge

SR 2 over Sanford ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Sanford ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,738 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,456 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSanford ST
Location0.41 MI E JCT SR 2&SR 283
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73327, -81.25549
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,738 (2015)
Projected traffic20,456 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sanford ST built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Sanford ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Sanford ST carry?

About 14,738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Sanford ST?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Sanford ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.