US Bridges

Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.1MI West of Exit 11 · Structure no. 1829955

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,956
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 3,956 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34,922 by 2037. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Drive
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location2.1MI West of Exit 11
RouteCity Street 14602
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2841, -81.6574
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2017)
Projected traffic34,922 by 2037
Trucks—
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 Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Highland Drive 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 Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Drive over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.