US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 140 Ramp

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.4 MI East SR58 on Tpk · Structure no. 4729188

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,890
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 140 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 140 Ramp in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 41,890 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,143 by 2035. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesTpk Exit 140 Ramp
Location0.4 MI East SR58 on Tpk
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38218, -82.20183
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.8 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,890 (2015)
Projected traffic58,143 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 Tpk Exit 140 Ramp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 140 Ramp 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 Tpk Exit 140 Ramp carry?

About 41,890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 140 Ramp?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 140 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.