US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Chance Creek

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 7.6MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4728866

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,573
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Chance Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Chance Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, 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 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 40,573 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,315 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesChance Creek
Location7.6MI West of Exit 8A
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35593, -82.29534
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,573 (2020)
Projected traffic56,315 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Chance Creek built?

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

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Chance 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 May 2024.

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

About 40,573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Chance Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Chance Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.