US Bridges

Frailey RD over I-80 Ohio Turnpike

FairPosted for load

Erie County, Ohio · 7.7MI East of Exit 7 · Structure no. 2229803

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Frailey RD over I-80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frailey RD over I-80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2035. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFrailey RD
CrossesI-80 Ohio Turnpike
Location7.7MI East of Exit 7
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33018, -82.4588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length192 ft (58.5 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 traffic307 (2015)
Projected traffic426 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Frailey RD over I-80 Ohio Turnpike built?

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

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

About 307 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Frailey RD over I-80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.