US Bridges

SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd)

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E Grand River · Structure no. 4301927

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,459
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 9,459 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,129 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 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
CrossesCR-305 (bacon Rd)
Location1.5 MI E Grand River
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.75204, -81.20797
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,459 (2015)
Projected traffic13,129 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 CR-305 (bacon Rd) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd) carry?

About 9,459 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over CR-305 (bacon Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.