SR 2 over Portage River
FairOttawa County, Ohio · 1/2 Mi. E. SR 163 · Structure no. 6200338
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 509 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,855
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 2 over Portage River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Portage River 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 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 2 over Portage River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 2 over Portage River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 2 over Portage River carry?
About 10,855 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 2 over Portage River?
The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SR 2 over Portage River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.