US Bridges

Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Wood County, Ohio · At Exit 71 · Structure no. 8729816

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,142
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 3,142 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,890 by 2039. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesExit 71 Ramp
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
LocationAt Exit 71
RouteInterstate 80K
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52275, -83.45485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,142 (2019)
Projected traffic53,890 by 2039
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 3,142 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Exit 71 Ramp over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.