US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 4.2MI East of Exit 187 · Structure no. 6729495

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

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River 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 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 39,896 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,376 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesCuyahoga River
Location4.2MI East of Exit 187
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24807, -81.2843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 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
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 Cuyahoga River 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 Cuyahoga River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.