US Bridges

SR 2 over Rusha Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1/4 Mi. W. of CR 26 · Structure no. 6200184

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,864
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Rusha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Rusha Creek in Ottawa 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 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 5,864 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,139 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesRusha Creek
Location1/4 Mi. W. of CR 26
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55711, -83.07151
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,864 (2015)
Projected traffic8,139 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 over Rusha Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Rusha 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Rusha Creek carry?

About 5,864 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Rusha Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Rusha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.