US Bridges

Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.5MI East of Exit 10 · Structure no. 1829009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,418
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl is a concrete slab carrying Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,418 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,684 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 105 ft wide.

CarriesTpk Exit 161 Ramp
CrossesTpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl
Location0.5MI East of Exit 10
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3375, -81.81922
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,418 (2018)
Projected traffic11,684 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl carry?

About 8,418 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Tpk Exit 161 Ramp Pearl?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.