US Bridges

EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Poor

Lorain County, Ohio · At Exit 9A · Structure no. 4729811

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,955
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,955 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,486 by 2035. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB Tpk Rp to I480
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
LocationAt Exit 9A
RouteInterstate 480
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.379, -81.9953
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,955 (2015)
Projected traffic71,486 by 2035
Trucks16%
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 EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 8,955 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns EB Tpk Rp to I480 over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.