US Bridges

SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 7.9MI West of Exit 7 · Structure no. 2229021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,694
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5,694 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,903 by 2037. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location7.9MI West of Exit 7
RouteState Highway 4
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33978, -82.75962
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,694 (2017)
Projected traffic7,903 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 5,694 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.