US Bridges

Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 5.6MI East of Exit 8 · Structure no. 4729765

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,854
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5,854 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,486 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoot Road
CrossesOhio Turnpike & I-480
Location5.6MI East of Exit 8
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37933, -82.00685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,854 (2015)
Projected traffic71,486 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480 carry?

About 5,854 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Root Road over Ohio Turnpike & I-480?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.