US Bridges

Fangboner RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.6MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7229003

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fangboner RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fangboner 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 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,327 by 2010. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFangboner RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location0.6MI West of Exit 91
RouteCounty Highway C0166
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4038, -83.12196
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (1990)
Projected traffic60,327 by 2010
Trucks27%
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 Fangboner 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 Fangboner RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 Fangboner RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Fangboner RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fangboner RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.