US Bridges

Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 3.1 MI E Ravenna RD · Structure no. 4304713

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,344
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,344 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,417 by 2036. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVrooman RD CR-227
CrossesIR-90
Location3.1 MI E Ravenna RD
RouteCounty Highway 227
StateOhio
Coordinates41.7087, -81.17637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,344 (2016)
Projected traffic7,417 by 2036
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90 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 Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90 carry?

About 5,344 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Vrooman RD CR-227 over IR-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.