US Bridges

EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At Exit 161 · Structure no. 1829548

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
1980 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,211 by 2000. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesEXIT161 Ramp Pearl
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
LocationAt Exit 161
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33781, -81.82417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (1980)
Projected traffic17,211 by 2000
Trucks—
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 EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

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

What condition is EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns EXIT161 Ramp Pearl over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.