US Bridges

SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave.

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Jct. SR 2 & Ir 75 · Structure no. 4800249

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave. in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,344 by 2030. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesNSRR & Emerald Ave.
LocationJct. SR 2 & Ir 75
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63765, -83.54677
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2010)
Projected traffic27,344 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 NSRR & Emerald Ave. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave. carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave.?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over NSRR & Emerald Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.