US Bridges

Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185)

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · IR90 and SR10 JCT · Structure no. 1808451

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,520
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 11,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,990 by 2035. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLorain Ave - SR10
CrossesI-90 (CUY-90-1185)
LocationIR90 and SR10 JCT
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47004, -81.74566
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,520 (2015)
Projected traffic15,990 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185) carry?

About 11,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185)?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lorain Ave - SR10 over I-90 (CUY-90-1185)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.