US Bridges

I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 5.4MI East of Exit 118 · Structure no. 2229706

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,573
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 40,573 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,315 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ohio Turnpike
CrossesBerlin RD
Location5.4MI East of Exit 118
RouteInterstate 80
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.32828, -82.50385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD 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 I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD carry?

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

How long is I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ohio Turnpike over Berlin RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.