US Bridges

Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I 77

Good

Summit County, Ohio · Ramp 0.1 MI S of Ohio Tpk · Structure no. 7704763

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71,571
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I 77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I 77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 71,571 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,510 by 2024. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesTpk Exit 173 Ramp
CrossesI 77
LocationRamp 0.1 MI S of Ohio Tpk
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27421, -81.63703
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,571 (2004)
Projected traffic71,510 by 2024
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I 77 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I 77 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 I 77 carry?

About 71,571 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I 77?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I 77?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.