US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 6.1MI East of Exit 10 · Structure no. 1829866

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,160
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 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 25,160 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,922 by 1992. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesDitch
Location6.1MI East of Exit 10
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.30316, -81.71939
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,160 (1972)
Projected traffic34,922 by 1992
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Ditch carry?

About 25,160 vehicles per day (1972 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.