US Bridges

Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · Under Turnpike Ramp a · Structure no. 5002141

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,293
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 57 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 11,293 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,677 by 2039. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 218 Ramp
CrossesIr 76/IR 80
LocationUnder Turnpike Ramp a
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11001, -80.8323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,293 (2019)
Projected traffic59,677 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80 carry?

About 11,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ir 76/IR 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.