US Bridges

Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467)

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Lake County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E Hermitage RD Int · Structure no. 4304381

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,579
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467) in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 14,579 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,236 by 2035. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesReloc SR 44
CrossesI-90 (LAK-90-1467)
Location1.1 MI E Hermitage RD Int
RouteState Highway 44
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.66979, -81.24701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,579 (2015)
Projected traffic20,236 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$780,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467) carry?

About 14,579 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467)?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Reloc SR 44 over I-90 (LAK-90-1467)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.