US Bridges

SR 2 over Over Baumhart RD CH-51

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 3.33 MI E of Erie CO Line · Structure no. 4707923

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,788
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Over Baumhart RD CH-51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Over Baumhart RD CH-51 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 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 11,788 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,362 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesOver Baumhart RD CH-51
Location3.33 MI E of Erie CO Line
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4038, -82.28312
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,788 (2015)
Projected traffic16,362 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Baumhart RD CH-51 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Over Baumhart RD CH-51 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 Baumhart RD CH-51 carry?

About 11,788 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Over Baumhart RD CH-51?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Over Baumhart RD CH-51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.