US Bridges

Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.1MI West of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7229038

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,655
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh 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 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2039. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 91 Ramp
CrossesI80 Oh Tpk
Location0.1MI West of Exit 91
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.4011, -83.1124
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2019)
Projected traffic59,434 by 2039
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk built?

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

What condition is Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk carry?

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 91 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.