US Bridges

Vickery RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Poor

Sandusky County, Ohio · 9.5MI East of Exit 6 · Structure no. 7229720

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Vickery RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vickery RD 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVickery RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location9.5MI East of Exit 6
RouteCounty Highway C0268
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36247, -82.93561
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2015)
Projected traffic59,434 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Vickery RD 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 Vickery RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vickery RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vickery RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vickery RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.