US Bridges

Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Erie County, Ohio · Turnpike Milepost 118.6 · Structure no. 2229439

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,432
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,432 vehicles a day, roughly 92% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2037. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 118 Ramp
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
LocationTurnpike Milepost 118.6
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32281, -82.60817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,432 (2017)
Projected traffic1,988 by 2037
Trucks92%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 118 Ramp 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 Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 1,432 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 92% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 118 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.