US Bridges

Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk

Good

Summit County, Ohio · At Exit 173 · Structure no. 7729502

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
379 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,025
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 8,025 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 173 Ramp
CrossesI80 Oh Tpk
LocationAt Exit 173
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27066, -81.62308
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,025 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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

About 8,025 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 173 Ramp over I80 Oh Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.