US Bridges

Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.3MI East of Exit 10 · Structure no. 1828991

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,864
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,864 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,363 by 2036. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Exit 161 Ramp
CrossesI80 Oh Tpk
Location0.3MI East of Exit 10
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33365, -81.82
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,864 (2016)
Projected traffic5,363 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk carry?

About 3,864 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.