US Bridges

SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1 MI N. Ott. Co. Line · Structure no. 6200753

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

About this bridge

SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow 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 5 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSandusky Bay Overflow
Location1 MI N. Ott. Co. Line
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49556, -82.83636
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow built?

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

What condition is SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow 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 Sandusky Bay Overflow carry?

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

How long is SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Sandusky Bay Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.