US Bridges

SR 2 over Grand River

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1.5 MI W Bowhall RD (SR2) · Structure no. 4301714

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,738
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Grand River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,738 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,456 by 2035. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesGrand River
Location1.5 MI W Bowhall RD (SR2)
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74053, -81.2314
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,738 (2015)
Projected traffic20,456 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Grand River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Grand River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Grand River carry?

About 14,738 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Grand River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.