US Bridges

Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 7.8MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4728831

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,315 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVermillion RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location7.8MI West of Exit 8A
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35451, -82.29892
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2015)
Projected traffic56,315 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vermillion RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.