Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71
PoorCuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.43 Mi. N. of Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 1829521
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 318 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 74,360
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 74,360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,212 by 2011. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71 carry?
About 74,360 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Tpk Exit 161 Ramp over Ir 71?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.