US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · 3.2MI West of Exit 13 · Structure no. 8629471

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,703
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 10,703 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,856 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 Oh Tpk EB
CrossesNettle Creek
Location3.2MI West of Exit 13
RouteInterstate 80
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6183, -84.60345
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,703 (2018)
Projected traffic14,856 by 2038
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek 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 I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek carry?

About 10,703 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk EB over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.