US Bridges

SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 7MI East of Exit 13 · Structure no. 6729622

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,305
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 7,305 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,833 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location7MI East of Exit 13
RouteState Highway 44
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24453, -81.23111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,305 (2015)
Projected traffic51,833 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 7,305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.