Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk
GoodLorain County, Ohio · 4.1MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4729072
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,375
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,227 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Amherst 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 Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?
About 1,375 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Amherst RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.