US Bridges

Morley RD over I-90

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 11 MI E SR615 · Structure no. 4304268

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
661 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morley RD over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morley RD over I-90 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,705 by 2035. The structure is 661 ft (201.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorley RD
CrossesI-90
Location11 MI E SR615
RouteCounty Highway C0417
StateOhio
Coordinates41.65778, -81.27517
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length661 ft (201.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,672 (2015)
Projected traffic71,705 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 Morley RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morley 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 July 2024.

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

About 1,672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morley RD over I-90?

The structure is 661 ft (201.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Morley RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.