US Bridges

Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 2.4MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829883

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,453 by 2010. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrystal Ave
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location2.4MI East of Exit 59
RouteCity Street CYSTL
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5861, -83.62451
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (1990)
Projected traffic41,453 by 2010
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Crystal Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Crystal Ave over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.