Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike
FairOttawa County, Ohio · At Exit 81 · Structure no. 6229840
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1970 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,851 by 1990. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Exit 81 Ramp over I80 Ohio Turnpike?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.