US Bridges

Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 9.9MI East of Exit 118 · Structure no. 2229862

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
505
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 701 by 2037. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJoppa RD CR-140
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location9.9MI East of Exit 118
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyErie County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33286, -82.417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2017)
Projected traffic701 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Joppa RD CR-140 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.