US Bridges

Jackson ST over SR-44

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · .25 MI N USR20 · Structure no. 4302702

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,443
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson ST over SR-44 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson ST over SR-44 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,747 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson ST
CrossesSR-44
Location.25 MI N USR20
RouteCity Street 304
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70936, -81.26929
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,443 (2015)
Projected traffic12,747 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Jackson ST over SR-44 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson ST over SR-44 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson ST over SR-44 carry?

About 9,443 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jackson ST over SR-44?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson ST over SR-44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.