US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 5.3MI East of Exit 7 · Structure no. 2229684

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,573
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek 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 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 40,573 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,315 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesOld Womans Creek
Location5.3MI East of Exit 7
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32816, -82.50472
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,573 (2015)
Projected traffic56,315 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek built?

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

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek carry?

About 40,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Old Womans Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.