US Bridges

Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.3 Mi. W. of SR 58 · Structure no. 4728890

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
1995 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,227 by 2015. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Exit 135 Ramp
CrossesI-80 Ohio Turnpike
Location4.3 Mi. W. of SR 58
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36033, -82.28422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (1995)
Projected traffic57,227 by 2015
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 135 Ramp over I-80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.