Lake County Bridge Report Card
Lake County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lake County, Ohio
Lake County has 211 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.6% is above the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 173,611 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lake County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 211 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 173,611 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.6% | 15.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.4% of measured traffic | 4.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,694,144 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 173,611 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lake County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 2 over East 337th ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 34,896 | 1962 |
| SR 91 over Nsc Csx Rr N. Of US 20 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30,463 | 1969 |
| SR 91 over Lakeland BLVD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30,463 | 1969 |
| SR 283 over Overflow For Chagrin Riv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,813 | 1932 |
| SR 84 over Sr-44 (johnnycake Ridge) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,058 | 1960 |
| Tyler BLVD over Newell Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,731 | 1960 |
| Bishop Road over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,626 | 1978 |
| Usr 6 over Chagrin Riv .85 Mi E 174 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,595 | 1951 |
| SR 283 over Sr-44 (lak-44-0784) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,545 | 1962 |
| Chardon RD over Ir-271 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,796 | 1963 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.