US Bridges

River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 3.2MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829921

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,034
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 2,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,453 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location3.2MI East of Exit 59
RouteCity Street 1980
CountyLucas County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58194, -83.60938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,034 (2015)
Projected traffic41,453 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 2,034 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.