US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver Creek

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 4.2MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4729056

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,230
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver 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 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 41,230 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,227 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long.

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4.2MI West of Exit 8A
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3773, -82.23926
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
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 Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver Creek 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.