US Bridges

Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · Turnpike Milepost 145.5 · Structure no. 4729455

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,573
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 40,573 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,486 by 2035. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 145 Ramp
CrossesIr 80 Ohio Turnpike
LocationTurnpike Milepost 145.5
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38694, -82.11114
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,573 (2015)
Projected traffic71,486 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike 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 Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 40,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 145 Ramp over Ir 80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.