US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 5.5MI East of Exit 9 · Structure no. 1829319

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,820
1972 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 28,820 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,002 by 1992. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesDitch
Location5.5MI East of Exit 9
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3569, -81.88998
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,820 (1972)
Projected traffic40,002 by 1992
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch carry?

About 28,820 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.