US Bridges

Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 2.3MI West of Exit 12 · Structure no. 7729650

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,576 by 2010. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBoston Mills RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location2.3MI West of Exit 12
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25641, -81.53935
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (1990)
Projected traffic32,576 by 2010
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio 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 Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Mills RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.