US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Exit 52 Ramp

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · Exit 52 MP 52.6 · Structure no. 4829514

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,087
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Exit 52 Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk EB over Exit 52 Ramp in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 12,087 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,777 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk EB
CrossesExit 52 Ramp
LocationExit 52 MP 52.6
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60072, -83.80407
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,087 (2015)
Projected traffic16,777 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 EB over Exit 52 Ramp built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Exit 52 Ramp 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 EB over Exit 52 Ramp carry?

About 12,087 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Exit 52 Ramp?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk EB over Exit 52 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.