US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR (conrail)

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 0.4MI East of Exit 152 · Structure no. 4729927

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,444
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR (conrail) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR (conrail) 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 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 37,444 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,972 by 2035. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesNS RR (conrail)
Location0.4MI East of Exit 152
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37559, -81.98116
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,444 (2015)
Projected traffic51,972 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NS RR (conrail) 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 NS RR (conrail) 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 I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR (conrail) carry?

About 37,444 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR (conrail)?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over NS RR (conrail)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.