US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 6.6MI West of Exit 142 · Structure no. 4728904

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,230
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 41,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,227 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesBaumhart RD
Location6.6MI West of Exit 142
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36252, -82.27886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,230 (2015)
Projected traffic57,227 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD 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 Baumhart RD carry?

About 41,230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Baumhart RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.