US Bridges

CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1 Mi. E Port Clinton Line · Structure no. 6200516

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
375 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,422
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53 in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 59 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 3,422 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 8/STATE Rd.
CrossesSR 2/SR 53
Location1 Mi. E Port Clinton Line
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50904, -82.88243
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,422 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 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 CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53 carry?

About 3,422 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 8/STATE Rd. over SR 2/SR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.