US Bridges

Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Lucas County, Ohio · 1.2MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829808

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,394
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 6,394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,453 by 2035. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKey ST
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.2MI East of Exit 59
RouteCity Street 4034
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59071, -83.64567
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,394 (2015)
Projected traffic41,453 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Key ST 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 Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 6,394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Key ST over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.