I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy Creek
FairSandusky County, Ohio · 4.4MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7228767
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,463
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy 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 Muddy Creek carry?
About 43,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.