US Bridges

Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · .93 Miles East of SR 254 · Structure no. 4704800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,944
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 54,944 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,262 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 90
CrossesJungbluth Ditch
Location.93 Miles East of SR 254
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43739, -82.08
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating81.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,944 (2015)
Projected traffic76,262 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Jungbluth Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch carry?

About 54,944 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Ir 90 over Jungbluth Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.