US Bridges

Bates RD over I-90

Fair

Lake County, Ohio · 4 MI E Grand River · Structure no. 4305043

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates RD over I-90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bates RD over I-90 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 66 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,064 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBates RD
CrossesI-90
Location4 MI E Grand River
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.76224, -81.0307
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2015)
Projected traffic47,064 by 2035
Trucks5%
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$610,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bates RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Bates 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 December 2024.

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

About 669 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bates RD over I-90?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bates RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.