US Bridges

SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan Creek

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 100 Ft West of Spencer ST · Structure no. 4800222

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,386
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan Creek in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 11,386 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,671 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2 - Western Ave
CrossesSwan Creek
Location100 Ft West of Spencer ST
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63474, -83.57528
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,386 (2019)
Projected traffic14,671 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 - Western Ave over Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan Creek carry?

About 11,386 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 - Western Ave over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.