US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 5.8MI East of Exit 71 · Structure no. 7228422

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,463
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 43,463 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location5.8MI East of Exit 71
RouteInterstate 80
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4863, -83.35971
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,463 (2015)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2035
Trucks27%
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 Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 43,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.