US Bridges

SR 53 over SR 2

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.0 Mi. East of SR 163 · Structure no. 6201296

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over SR 2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over SR 2 in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2035. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesSR 2
Location2.0 Mi. East of SR 163
RouteState Highway 53
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49953, -82.97088
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2015)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 53 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over SR 2 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 53 over SR 2 carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over SR 2?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.