US Bridges

Dishinger RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.4MI West of Exit 81 · Structure no. 6229972

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dishinger RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dishinger RD 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,376 by 2035. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDishinger RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location0.4MI West of Exit 81
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46075, -83.28888
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic61,376 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dishinger RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dishinger RD 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 Dishinger RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dishinger RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dishinger RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.