US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 8.5MI East of Exit 152 · Structure no. 1829467

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,044 by 2010. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesValley Pkwy
Location8.5MI East of Exit 152
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34244, -81.83623
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (1990)
Projected traffic18,044 by 2010
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Valley Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.