US Bridges

I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · At Exit 16 · Structure no. 5029732

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,965 by 2010. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI76 Ohio Tpk EB
CrossesTpk Exit 232 Ramp
LocationAt Exit 16
RouteInterstate 76K
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96759, -80.6562
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (1990)
Projected traffic10,965 by 2010
Trucks24%
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 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I76 Ohio Tpk EB over Tpk Exit 232 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.