US Bridges

Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4800907

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,639
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 6 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 4,639 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,919 by 2039. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOh Tpk Ramp
CrossesUS 20
Location0.2MI East of Exit 59
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58995, -83.66475
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,639 (2019)
Projected traffic35,919 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20 carry?

About 4,639 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Oh Tpk Ramp over US 20?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.