US Bridges

SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 1.45 Mi. North of Ir 80 · Structure no. 4800184

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,691
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 39,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,880 by 2039. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesIr 475 & US 23
Location1.45 Mi. North of Ir 80
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61294, -83.69136
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,691 (2019)
Projected traffic56,880 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ir 475 & US 23 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23 carry?

About 39,691 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Ir 475 & US 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.