US Bridges

Elm ST over SR2

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · .5 MI E State ST over SR2 · Structure no. 4301625

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over SR2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over SR2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,913 by 2022. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesSR2
Location.5 MI E State ST over SR2
RouteCity Street 1170
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73943, -81.24326
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2002)
Projected traffic40,913 by 2022
Trucks0%
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 Elm ST over SR2 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Elm ST over SR2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over SR2 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Elm ST over SR2?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over SR2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.