US Bridges

SR 2 over Ir 280

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · JCT Ir 280 and SR 2 · Structure no. 4800397

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,097
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Ir 280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Ir 280 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 28,097 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,601 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesIr 280
LocationJCT Ir 280 and SR 2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63659, -83.49151
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,097 (2019)
Projected traffic37,601 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 280 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 2 over Ir 280 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 Ir 280 carry?

About 28,097 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Ir 280?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Ir 280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.