US Bridges

SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742)

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 1.8 MI E Exist SR 44 · Structure no. 4304683

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,576
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,576 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,351 by 2035. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesI-90 (LAK-90-1742)
Location1.8 MI E Exist SR 44
RouteState Highway 86
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.69189, -81.20422
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,576 (2015)
Projected traffic6,351 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$890,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742) built?

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

What condition is SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742) carry?

About 4,576 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742)?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over I-90 (LAK-90-1742)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.