US Bridges

Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.9MI East of Exit 8 · Structure no. 4729536

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,902
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 8,902 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,486 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGulf RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.9MI East of Exit 8
RouteCity Street 4300
StateOhio
Coordinates41.38376, -82.09436
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,902 (2015)
Projected traffic71,486 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 8,902 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.