US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.4MI West of Exit 145 · Structure no. 4729390

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,162
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 37,162 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,581 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesSR 57
Location0.4MI West of Exit 145
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38968, -82.11671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,162 (2015)
Projected traffic51,581 by 2035
Trucks34%
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 SR 57 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57 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 I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57 carry?

About 37,162 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over SR 57?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.