US Bridges

SR 2 over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 1/4 MI W. of Stadium Road · Structure no. 4800389

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,309
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Norfolk Southern Railway in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,431 by 2039. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location1/4 MI W. of Stadium Road
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63807, -83.41434
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,309 (2019)
Projected traffic20,431 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 12,309 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.