US Bridges

SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.59 MI E of Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4700031

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,488
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,488 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,885 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesOver Pc RR & TH-178
Location4.59 MI E of Erie CO Line
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40329, -82.25985
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,488 (2015)
Projected traffic22,885 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Over Pc RR & TH-178 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178 carry?

About 16,488 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Over Pc RR & TH-178?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.