US Bridges

West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.2MI West of Exit 8A · Structure no. 4729285

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,178
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5,178 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,581 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ridge RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.2MI West of Exit 8A
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38912, -82.1649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,178 (2015)
Projected traffic51,581 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 5,178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West Ridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.