SR 2 over Vermilion River
FairLorain County, Ohio · .97 Miles East of Erie CO · Structure no. 4707818
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,201
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Vermilion River in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 15,201 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,099 by 2035. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Vermilion River 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 Vermilion River carry?
About 15,201 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.