US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River

Fair

Lucas County, Ohio · 3.4MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 4829956

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,442 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
14,933
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River in Lucas County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 5 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 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesMaumee River
Location3.4MI East of Exit 59
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58161, -83.60865
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,442 ft (439.5 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,933 (2015)
Projected traffic20,727 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River 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 Maumee River carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River?

The structure is 1,442 ft (439.5 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Maumee River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.