US Bridges

Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · At Exit 39 · Structure no. 2629615

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1970 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,207 by 1990. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesExit 39 Connector
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
LocationAt Exit 39
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59168, -84.04799
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1970)
Projected traffic33,207 by 1990
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit 39 Connector 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 39 Connector over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.