US Bridges

SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1.9MI West of Exit 14 · Structure no. 7829388

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,843
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 1,843 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,833 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 303
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location1.9MI West of Exit 14
RouteState Highway 303
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23661, -80.98158
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,843 (2015)
Projected traffic51,833 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 1,843 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 303 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.