US Bridges

Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.4MI West of Exit 13 · Structure no. 6700489

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,337
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, 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 3,337 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,632 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesTpk Exit 187 Ramp
CrossesSR14
Location0.4MI West of Exit 13
RouteInterstate 480
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25284, -81.36759
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,337 (2015)
Projected traffic4,632 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14 built?

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

What condition is Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14 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 Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14 carry?

About 3,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 187 Ramp over SR14?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.