US Bridges

SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20

Poor

Lake County, Ohio · .5 MI S SR640 · Structure no. 4305167

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,463
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,283 by 2035. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 91
CrossesNsc CSX RR N. of US 20
Location.5 MI S SR640
RouteState Highway 91
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63151, -81.43809
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,463 (2015)
Projected traffic42,283 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20 carry?

About 30,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Nsc CSX RR N. of US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.