US Bridges

Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277)

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1 MI S SR84 · Structure no. 4302524

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,184
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 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 6,184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,219 by 2035. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesProuty RD
CrossesSR 44 (LAK-44-0277)
Location1 MI S SR84
RouteCounty Highway C0414
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.67913, -81.25311
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,184 (2015)
Projected traffic39,219 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277) carry?

About 6,184 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Prouty RD over SR 44 (LAK-44-0277)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.