US Bridges

SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784)

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · JCT SR 44 · Structure no. 4302826

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,545
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,472 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 283
CrossesSR-44 (LAK-44-0784)
LocationJCT SR 44
RouteState Highway 283
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72914, -81.29231
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,545 (2015)
Projected traffic10,472 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784) carry?

About 7,545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 283 over SR-44 (LAK-44-0784)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.