US Bridges

Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.3M West of Exit 11 · Structure no. 7701845

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,444
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,444 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,864 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesTpk Exit 173 Ramp
CrossesSR 21
Location0.3M West of Exit 11
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27111, -81.6287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,444 (2019)
Projected traffic17,864 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21 carry?

About 18,444 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over SR 21?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.