US Bridges

SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Sandusky County, Ohio · 12.6MI East of Exit 6 · Structure no. 7229917

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,434 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location12.6MI East of Exit 6
RouteState Highway 101
CountySandusky County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35437, -82.87929
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2012)
Projected traffic59,434 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 101 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 SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.