US Bridges

I80 Oh Tpk over SR 163

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 1.3MI East of Exit 71 · Structure no. 8729867

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,219
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I80 Oh Tpk over SR 163 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Oh Tpk over SR 163 in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2000, 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.

It carries about 44,219 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,376 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Oh Tpk
CrossesSR 163
Location1.3MI East of Exit 71
RouteInterstate 80K
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51538, -83.43539
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,219 (2015)
Projected traffic61,376 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
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 SR 163 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I80 Oh Tpk over SR 163 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 SR 163 carry?

About 44,219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80 Oh Tpk over SR 163?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Oh Tpk over SR 163?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.