US Bridges

IR-90 over Grand River

Good

Lake County, Ohio · 3.45 MI W of SR-528 · Structure no. 4304993

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
909 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,883
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-90 over Grand River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-90 over Grand River in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,210 by 2035. The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-90
CrossesGrand River
Location3.45 MI W of SR-528
RouteInterstate 90
StateOhio
Coordinates41.73534, -81.10372
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length909 ft (277.1 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,883 (2015)
Projected traffic26,210 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 IR-90 over Grand River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-90 over Grand River 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 2024.

How much traffic does IR-90 over Grand River carry?

About 18,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IR-90 over Grand River?

The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IR-90 over Grand River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.