US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 8.1MI East of Exit 6 · Structure no. 7229631

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,820
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek 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 42,820 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesPickerel Creek
Location8.1MI East of Exit 6
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36983, -82.96301
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,820 (2015)
Projected traffic59,434 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek built?

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

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Pickerel Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.