US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 1.1MI West of Exit 142 · Structure no. 4729250

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,302
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 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 45,302 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,879 by 2035. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 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
CrossesNS RR
Location1.1MI West of Exit 142
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38588, -82.18223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,302 (2015)
Projected traffic62,879 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NS RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR 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 NS RR carry?

About 45,302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.