US Bridges

SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

FairClosed to traffic

Erie County, Ohio · 0.7MI East of Exit 7 · Structure no. 2229447

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,464
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,464 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,196 by 2037. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location0.7MI East of Exit 7
RouteState Highway 13
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32396, -82.59463
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,464 (2017)
Projected traffic6,196 by 2037
Trucks20%
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 SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 13 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 4,464 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.