US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 9.4MI West of Exit 118 · Structure no. 2228971

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,178
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD 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 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 42,178 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,543 by 2035. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesPortland RD
Location9.4MI West of Exit 118
RouteInterstate 80
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34448, -82.78437
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.6 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD 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 Portland RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Portland RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.