US Bridges

Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 4.6MI East of Exit 7 · Structure no. 7228368

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location4.6MI East of Exit 7
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49448, -83.37769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2015)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.