US Bridges

Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 0.7MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829751

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,897
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lucas 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 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 5,897 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,453 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCass RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.7MI East of Exit 59
RouteCity Street 47
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59096, -83.65509
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,897 (2015)
Projected traffic41,453 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 5,897 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cass RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.