US Bridges

SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. East of SR 269 · Structure no. 6200729

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,444
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 16,444 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2038. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.25 Mi. East of SR 269
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50015, -82.83707
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,444 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 16,444 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.