US Bridges

SR 2 over Lacarpe Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1/8 MI E. SR 358 · Structure no. 6200214

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,963
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Lacarpe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 2 over Lacarpe Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,963 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,773 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesLacarpe Creek
Location1/8 MI E. SR 358
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52917, -83.01734
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,963 (2018)
Projected traffic9,773 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lacarpe Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Lacarpe 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 Lacarpe Creek carry?

About 7,963 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Lacarpe Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Lacarpe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.