US Bridges

SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g)

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 2.4 Mi. N. of Jct. SR 84 · Structure no. 4301323

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,184
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9,184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,747 by 2035. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44 NB
CrossesSR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g)
Location2.4 Mi. N. of Jct. SR 84
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72172, -81.28192
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,184 (2015)
Projected traffic12,747 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g) carry?

About 9,184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g)?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 NB over SR-2 (1355) & Ramp Es(g)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.