US Bridges

SR 2 over Over Conrail (abandoned)

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 3.04 Miles East of SR 58 · Structure no. 4700538

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,571
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Over Conrail (abandoned) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Over Conrail (abandoned) in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 29,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,045 by 2035. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesOver Conrail (abandoned)
Location3.04 Miles East of SR 58
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40789, -82.15281
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,571 (2015)
Projected traffic41,045 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Over Conrail (abandoned) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Over Conrail (abandoned) 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 Conrail (abandoned) carry?

About 29,571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Over Conrail (abandoned)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Over Conrail (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.