US Bridges

Garfield RD over I-90

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 3 MI E SR306 · Structure no. 4304020

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield RD over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield RD over I-90 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 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,787 by 2035. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarfield RD
CrossesI-90
Location3 MI E SR306
RouteCity Street 668
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.64441, -81.35348
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic85,787 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Garfield RD over I-90 built?

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

What condition is Garfield RD over I-90 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Garfield RD over I-90 carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garfield RD over I-90?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.