US Bridges

Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

FairPosted for load

Williams County, Ohio · 3.7MI East of Exit 1 · Structure no. 8629269

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,712 by 2010. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRicketts Bridge RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location3.7MI East of Exit 1
RouteCounty Highway C0073
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62768, -84.72756
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (1990)
Projected traffic29,712 by 2010
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

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

What condition is Ricketts Bridge RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ricketts Bridge RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.