US Bridges

Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk

Poor

Sandusky County, Ohio · 6.4MI East of Exit 6 · Structure no. 7229461

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKarbler DR
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location6.4MI East of Exit 6
RouteCounty Highway C0244
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37723, -82.9927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.7 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 traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic59,434 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Karbler DR over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.