US Bridges

I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD

Fair

Mahoning County, Ohio · 4.5MI West of Exit 16 · Structure no. 5029538

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,672
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 10,672 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,813 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI76 Oh Tpk WB
CrossesTippecanoe RD
Location4.5MI West of Exit 16
RouteInterstate 76K
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01637, -80.71153
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,672 (2018)
Projected traffic14,813 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD 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 I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD carry?

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

How long is I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I76 Oh Tpk WB over Tippecanoe RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.