US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 6.4MI East of Exit 34 · Structure no. 2629712

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,962
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 11,962 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,603 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk EB
CrossesBad Creek
Location6.4MI East of Exit 34
RouteInterstate 80
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59535, -84.01937
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,962 (2015)
Projected traffic16,603 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek carry?

About 11,962 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk EB over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.