US Bridges

Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.9 MI East of Exit 11 · Structure no. 7729537

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1997 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,692 by 2017. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Road
CrossesI80 Ohio Turnpike
Location0.9 MI East of Exit 11
RouteCounty Highway C0169
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26094, -81.60846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1997)
Projected traffic45,692 by 2017
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike 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 Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Black Road over I80 Ohio Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.