US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD

Fair

Lorain County, Ohio · 6.5MI East of Exit 145 · Structure no. 4729838

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,577
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 43,577 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,485 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesChestnut Ridge RD
Location6.5MI East of Exit 145
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37903, -81.99125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.6 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,577 (2015)
Projected traffic60,485 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 Chestnut Ridge RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD carry?

About 43,577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Chestnut Ridge RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.