US Bridges

Rockefeller DR over I-90

Good

Lake County, Ohio · .91 MI E of SR-84 · Structure no. 4303458

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockefeller DR over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockefeller DR over I-90 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,905 by 2035. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRockefeller DR
CrossesI-90
Location.91 MI E of SR-84
RouteCity Street 1447
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59046, -81.46218
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2015)
Projected traffic106,905 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockefeller DR over I-90 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rockefeller DR over I-90 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rockefeller DR over I-90 carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rockefeller DR over I-90?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rockefeller DR over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.