US Bridges

SR88 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 9.7MI West of Exit 14 · Structure no. 6729789

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,313
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR88 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR88 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 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 4,313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,833 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR88
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location9.7MI West of Exit 14
RouteState Highway 88
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.24214, -81.12891
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,313 (2019)
Projected traffic51,833 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR88 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 SR88 over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 SR88 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 4,313 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR88 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR88 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.