US Bridges

SR 2 over Trib of Beaver Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .19 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700333

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,088
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Trib of Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 2 over Trib of Beaver Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, 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 53,088 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,686 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesTrib of Beaver Creek
Location.19 Miles East of SR 58
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41432, -82.20576
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,088 (2015)
Projected traffic73,686 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Trib of Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Trib of Beaver Creek 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 Trib of Beaver Creek carry?

About 53,088 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Trib of Beaver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 2 over Trib of Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.