US Bridges

Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 7MI East of EXIT71 · Structure no. 6229824

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
272
1996 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 272 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,376 by 2016. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMartin-Williston
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location7MI East of EXIT71
RouteCounty Highway 44
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47661, -83.33844
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (1996)
Projected traffic61,376 by 2016
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin-Williston over I80 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 Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Martin-Williston over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.