US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch

Fair

Erie County, Ohio · 8MI East of Exit 118 · Structure no. 2229838

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,573
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch 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 5 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 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesChapple Creek Ditch
Location8MI East of Exit 118
RouteInterstate 80
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33066, -82.45537
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch built?

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

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Chapple Creek Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.