US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 4.3MI East of Exit 59 · Structure no. 8729182

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,824
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 15,824 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,964 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesSimmons RD
Location4.3MI East of Exit 59
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57364, -83.59161
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,824 (2015)
Projected traffic21,964 by 2035
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD 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 I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD carry?

About 15,824 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over Simmons RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.