US Bridges

SR 44 over CSX RR

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 1 MI N SR84 · Structure no. 4302737

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,851
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over CSX RR 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 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 17,851 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,777 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesCSX RR
Location1 MI N SR84
RouteState Highway 44
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71466, -81.27666
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,851 (2015)
Projected traffic24,777 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is SR 44 over CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over CSX RR carry?

About 17,851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over CSX RR?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.