US Bridges

SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk

Poor

Sandusky County, Ohio · 6.2MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7228708

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR590
CrossesIR80 Ohio Tpk
Location6.2MI West of Exit 91
RouteState Highway 590
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.43565, -83.22073
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2015)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR590 over IR80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.