US Bridges

SR 2 over Sandusky Bay

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · Ott /Erie Co. Line · Structure no. 6200788

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,047 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
18,329
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Sandusky Bay is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Sandusky Bay in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 60 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 18,329 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,441 by 2035. The structure is 2,047 ft (623.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesSandusky Bay
LocationOtt /Erie Co. Line
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48376, -82.83494
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,047 ft (623.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,329 (2015)
Projected traffic25,441 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Sandusky Bay built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 2 over Sandusky Bay 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Sandusky Bay carry?

About 18,329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Sandusky Bay?

The structure is 2,047 ft (623.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Sandusky Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.