US Bridges

Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 2.2MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7228872

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1996 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2016. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKingsway RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location2.2MI West of Exit 91
RouteCounty Highway C0109
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41485, -83.15192
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1996)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2016
Trucks10%
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 Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsway RD over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.