US Bridges

SR 53 over SR 2

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.25 Mi. South of SR163 · Structure no. 6201350

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,090
2018 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 1966, so it is 59 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 11,090 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2038. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesSR 2
Location1.25 Mi. South of SR163
RouteState Highway 53
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50544, -82.8595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,090 (2018)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over SR 2 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 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 11,090 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over SR 2?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over SR 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.