US Bridges

Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R)

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 2.3 MI E Grand River · Structure no. 4302346

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,428
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 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 27,428 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,070 by 2035. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 20
CrossesSR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R)
Location2.3 MI E Grand River
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7553, -81.19773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,428 (2015)
Projected traffic38,070 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R) carry?

About 27,428 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R)?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20 over SR-2 EB (LAK-2-1866R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.