US Bridges

Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.92 Mi. E. of SR 53 · Structure no. 6200397

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,491
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53 in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFulton Road
CrossesSR 2 & 53
Location1.92 Mi. E. of SR 53
RouteCounty Highway C0123
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49791, -82.93343
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53 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 Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53 carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Road over SR 2 & 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.