US Bridges

SR 2 over Norfolk Southern/State S

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · Jct. State St./Sr 2 · Structure no. 6200451

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
536 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,741
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Norfolk Southern/State S is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Norfolk Southern/State S in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 6,741 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2039. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesNorfolk Southern/State S
LocationJct. State St./Sr 2
RouteState Highway 2
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50779, -82.91187
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,741 (2019)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Norfolk Southern/State S built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 2 over Norfolk Southern/State S 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 Norfolk Southern/State S carry?

About 6,741 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Norfolk Southern/State S?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Norfolk Southern/State S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.