US Bridges

Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 3.7MI East of Exit 7 · Structure no. 2229617

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location3.7MI East of Exit 7
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32536, -82.53574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Arlington RD 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 Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.