US Bridges

SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752)

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E Grand River · Structure no. 4301862

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,209
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,209 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2035. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR535
CrossesSR 2 (LAK-2-1752)
Location1.1 MI E Grand River
RouteState Highway 535
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.74689, -81.21612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadH 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,209 (2015)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752) built?

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

What condition is SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752) carry?

About 5,209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752)?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR535 over SR 2 (LAK-2-1752)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.