US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over US 20

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.2MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829727

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,933
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over US 20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over US 20 in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 14,933 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,727 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesUS 20
Location0.2MI East of Exit 59
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59188, -83.66472
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,933 (2015)
Projected traffic20,727 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 20 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk 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 I80 Oh Tpk over US 20 carry?

About 14,933 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over US 20?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over US 20?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.