US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River

Good

Erie County, Ohio · 10.7MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 2229943

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,287
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River in Erie County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,287 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,158 by 2035. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesVermilion River
Location10.7MI West of Exit 8A
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34127, -82.35156
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,287 (2015)
Projected traffic28,158 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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 Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River carry?

About 20,287 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.