US Bridges

Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 0.4 MI East of Gate 10 · Structure no. 1829599

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1970 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 1990. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbion Road
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location0.4 MI East of Gate 10
RouteCity Street 12737
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33146, -81.81333
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1970)
Projected traffic59,434 by 1990
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albion Road 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 Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Albion Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.