US Bridges

SR 44 over Kellogg Creek

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · .5 MI S SR84 · Structure no. 4302583

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,128
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Kellogg Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Kellogg Creek in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 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 14,128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,610 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesKellogg Creek
Location.5 MI S SR84
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68609, -81.25488
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,128 (2015)
Projected traffic19,610 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$291,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over Kellogg Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 44 over Kellogg Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Kellogg Creek carry?

About 14,128 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Kellogg Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Kellogg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.