US Bridges

I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 0.3MI East of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7229054

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,820
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53 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 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 42,820 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Ohio Tpk
CrossesSR 53
Location0.3MI East of Exit 91
RouteInterstate 80K
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39954, -83.10612
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,820 (2015)
Projected traffic59,434 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53 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 I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53 carry?

About 42,820 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Ohio Tpk over SR 53?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.