US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 9.6MI East of Exit 71 · Structure no. 6229921

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,219
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 5 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 44,219 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,376 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesSugar Creek
Location9.6MI East of Exit 71
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46249, -83.2925
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,219 (2015)
Projected traffic61,376 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek carry?

About 44,219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.