US Bridges

Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.4MI East of Exit 15 · Structure no. 5029066

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,672
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80 in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 10,672 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,813 by 2038. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOhio Turnpike WB
CrossesI76/80
Location0.4MI East of Exit 15
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11037, -80.83799
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,672 (2018)
Projected traffic14,813 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80 carry?

About 10,672 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Turnpike WB over I76/80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.