US Bridges

SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2

Good

Lake County, Ohio · Approx 1 MI N Mentor Ave · Structure no. 4306384

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
688 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,587
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,587 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,455 by 2035. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 615
CrossesNsc CSX .66 MI S of 2
LocationApprox 1 MI N Mentor Ave
RouteState Highway 615
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67778, -81.3397
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length688 ft (209.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,587 (2015)
Projected traffic42,455 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2 carry?

About 30,587 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2?

The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 615 over Nsc CSX .66 MI S of 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.