Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk
GoodLorain County, Ohio · 7.4MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4728882
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,315 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Gifford 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 Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Gifford RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.