US Bridges

Ford RD over I-90

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 6.3 MI E Ravenna RD · Structure no. 4304861

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
641 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ford RD over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ford RD over I-90 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 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,419 by 2035. The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFord RD
CrossesI-90
Location6.3 MI E Ravenna RD
RouteCounty Highway C0006
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.72259, -81.12665
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length641 ft (195.4 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2015)
Projected traffic52,419 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ford RD over I-90 built?

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

What condition is Ford RD over I-90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ford RD over I-90 carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ford RD over I-90?

The structure is 641 ft (195.4 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ford RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.