US Bridges

Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.09 MI East of Erie CO · Structure no. 4704398

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,428 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 90
CrossesOver LOR-54-0514 TH-54
Location2.09 MI East of Erie CO
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40291, -82.14901
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2015)
Projected traffic5,428 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54 carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 over Over LOR-54-0514 TH-54?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.