US Bridges

I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 4.3 MI E Ravenna RD · Structure no. 4304772

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,883
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2 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 18,883 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,210 by 2035. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesPaine Creek @ MP 206.2
Location4.3 MI E Ravenna RD
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71549, -81.16242
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,883 (2015)
Projected traffic26,210 by 2035
Trucks18%
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 I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2 built?

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

What condition is I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2 carry?

About 18,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 over Paine Creek @ MP 206.2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.