US Bridges

Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 1 MI E Exist SR44 · Structure no. 4304659

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,813
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 21,813 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,276 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterst 90
CrossesBig Creek @ MP 202.5
Location1 MI E Exist SR44
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68286, -81.21797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,813 (2015)
Projected traffic30,276 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5 built?

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

What condition is Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5 carry?

About 21,813 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Interst 90 over Big Creek @ MP 202.5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.