US Bridges

Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 3.6MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7228813

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Four Mile House RD over I80 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2010. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFour Mile House RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location3.6MI West of Exit 91
RouteCounty Highway C0128
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42257, -83.17404
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300,000 (1990)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2010
Trucks3%
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 Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 300,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Four Mile House RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.