US Bridges

SR 2 over SR 163

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · One Mile East of SR 358 · Structure no. 6200273

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,601
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over SR 163 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over SR 163 in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,601 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,251 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesSR 163
LocationOne Mile East of SR 358
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51877, -83.00086
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,601 (2018)
Projected traffic13,251 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over SR 163 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over SR 163 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 SR 163 carry?

About 10,601 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over SR 163?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over SR 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.