US Bridges

Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.8MI East of Exit 12 · Structure no. 7729820

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,204 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesProspect RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.8MI East of Exit 12
RouteCity Street M2656
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25476, -81.46125
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic48,204 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Prospect 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 Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.