US Bridges

Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · At Exit 8A · Structure no. 4729293

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,911
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 51 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 5 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 3,911 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,581 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTpk Exit 142 Ramp
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
LocationAt Exit 8A
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38936, -82.1614
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,911 (2015)
Projected traffic51,581 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Tpk Exit 142 Ramp 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 Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 3,911 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 142 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.