US Bridges

Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20)

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .95 Miles East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4710002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,272
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20) in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,272 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,630 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 90
CrossesOver W.River Road (CR20)
Location.95 Miles East of SR 57
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40516, -82.11101
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,272 (2016)
Projected traffic40,630 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20) built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20) carry?

About 29,272 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20)?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 90 over Over W.River Road (CR20)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.