US Bridges

Swartzman RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.4MI East of Exit 81 · Structure no. 7228554

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Swartzman RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swartzman 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 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSwartzman RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location0.4MI East of Exit 81
RouteCounty Highway C0074
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45575, -83.27915
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2015)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Swartzman RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Swartzman RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 March 2024.

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

About 153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Swartzman RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Swartzman RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.