US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 11.7MI East of Exit 91 · Structure no. 7229852

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,820
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesDirt Access RD
Location11.7MI East of Exit 91
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35765, -82.89502
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.9 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
CrossesOther
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 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD 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 Dirt Access RD carry?

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

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Dirt Access RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.