US Bridges

Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.3MI East of Exit 71 · Structure no. 8706484

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,427
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420 in Wood 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 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 9,427 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,809 by 2039. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTpk Exit 71 Ramp
CrossesI280 / SR420
Location0.3MI East of Exit 71
RouteState Highway 420
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52397, -83.46359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,427 (2019)
Projected traffic13,809 by 2039
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420 built?

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

What condition is Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420 carry?

About 9,427 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Exit 71 Ramp over I280 / SR420?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.