US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 01. MI W of JCT I72 · Structure no. 7729499

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,840
2000 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp 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 17,840 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,762 by 2020. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesTpk Exit 173 Ramp
Location01. MI W of JCT I72
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27645, -81.63866
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,840 (2000)
Projected traffic24,762 by 2020
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Tpk Exit 173 Ramp built?

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

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp carry?

About 17,840 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Tpk Exit 173 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.