US Bridges

SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 0.39 SR283 · Structure no. 4306155

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,808
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,808 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,614 by 2035. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR535
CrossesGrand Riv. .51 MI N of 2
Location0.39 SR283
RouteState Highway 535
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73561, -81.26623
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,808 (2015)
Projected traffic13,614 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2 carry?

About 9,808 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR535 over Grand Riv. .51 MI N of 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.