US Bridges

Lightner Rd. over SR 2

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1/2 Mi. E. SR 53 · Structure no. 6200664

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lightner Rd. over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lightner Rd. over SR 2 in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 784 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLightner Rd.
CrossesSR 2
Location1/2 Mi. E. SR 53
RouteCity Street T0035
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50556, -82.85103
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2038
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lightner Rd. over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lightner Rd. over SR 2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lightner Rd. over SR 2 carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Lightner Rd. over SR 2?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lightner Rd. over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.