US Bridges

SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 5.05 Miles East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4701518

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,438
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 6 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 17,438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,204 by 2035. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSB SR 10
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location5.05 Miles East of SR 57
RouteState Highway 10
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37848, -81.99085
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,438 (2015)
Projected traffic24,204 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 17,438 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SB SR 10 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.