US Bridges

Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127

Good

Lake County, Ohio · LAK-271-1.27 · Structure no. 4305493

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,212
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127 in Lake County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,212 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,682 by 2035. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEddy RD
CrossesIR271&271X (LAK-271-0127
LocationLAK-271-1.27
RouteCity Street 1712
CountyLake County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58839, -81.4492
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,212 (2015)
Projected traffic1,682 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127 carry?

About 1,212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Eddy RD over IR271&271X (LAK-271-0127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.