US Bridges

SR 2 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 6.46 MI East of Erie CO · Structure no. 4700090

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,485
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Beaver Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 21,485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,821 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location6.46 MI East of Erie CO
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41177, -82.22763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,485 (2015)
Projected traffic29,821 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 2 over Beaver Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 21,485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.