US Bridges

SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge)

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · 1.5 MI S USR20 · Structure no. 4302613

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,058
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,349 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 84
CrossesSR-44 (johnnycake Ridge)
Location1.5 MI S USR20
RouteState Highway 84
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69415, -81.25672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,058 (2015)
Projected traffic15,349 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge) built?

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

What condition is SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge) carry?

About 11,058 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge)?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 84 over SR-44 (johnnycake Ridge)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.