US Bridges

Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 1.85 M West of SR 4 · Structure no. 2228939

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2037. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBillings RD TR-38
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location1.85 M West of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34597, -82.79412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2017)
Projected traffic121 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Billings RD TR-38 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.