US Bridges

SR 2 over Portage River Overflow

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E. of SR 163 · Structure no. 6200303

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,855
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Portage River Overflow is a concrete slab carrying SR 2 over Portage River Overflow 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 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 10,855 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,251 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesPortage River Overflow
Location0.5 MI E. of SR 163
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51461, -82.99446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,855 (2015)
Projected traffic13,251 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Portage River Overflow built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Portage River Overflow 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Portage River Overflow carry?

About 10,855 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Portage River Overflow?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Portage River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.