US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over SR43

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1MI East of Exit 187 · Structure no. 6729398

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,896
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over SR43 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over SR43 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 39,896 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,376 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesSR43
Location1MI East of Exit 187
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25313, -81.3457
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,896 (2015)
Projected traffic55,376 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
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 I80 Oh Tpk over SR43 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over SR43 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 SR43 carry?

About 39,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over SR43?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over SR43?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.