US Bridges

Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1.8MI East of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7229135

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

About this bridge

Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2010. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWerth RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.8MI East of Exit 91
RouteCounty Highway C0188
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.39284, -83.07772
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (1990)
Projected traffic59,434 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 Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is Werth RD over I80 Ohio 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 Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

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

How long is Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Werth RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.