US Bridges

Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.7MI West of Exit 15 · Structure no. 5029023

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,044
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 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 5,044 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,864 by 2033. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 218 Ramp
CrossesOhio Turnpike
Location0.7MI West of Exit 15
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11332, -80.84113
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 inspectionJune 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,044 (2013)
Projected traffic16,864 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike 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 Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 5,044 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 218 Ramp over Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.