US Bridges

Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.1MI West of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829689

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,215
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,215 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,899 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Exit 59
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.1MI West of Exit 59
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59197, -83.67084
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,215 (2019)
Projected traffic33,899 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 2,215 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Exit 59 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.