US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 1.7MI West of Exit 110 · Structure no. 2228890

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,178
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 42,178 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,543 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesMills Creek
Location1.7MI West of Exit 110
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34718, -82.80219
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,178 (2015)
Projected traffic58,543 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek carry?

About 42,178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.