US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 12.2MI West of EXIT59 · Structure no. 2629917

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,962
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 11,962 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,603 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesAi Creek
Location12.2MI West of EXIT59
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59987, -83.90275
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,962 (2015)
Projected traffic16,603 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ai Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Ai Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.