US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.5MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7228902

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,463
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Little Muddy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Little 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 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 43,463 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location1.5MI West of Exit 91
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40893, -83.1386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,463 (2015)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Little 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 Little Muddy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 43,463 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.