I80 OH TPK
Carrying I80 OH TPK over NS RR (CONRAIL)
2.4MI EAST OF EXIT145, Lorain, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I80 OH TPK
The I80 OH TPK bridge in Lorain, Ohio carries I80 OH TPK over NS RR (CONRAIL). It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.6 meters (189 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 51,503 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I80 OH TPK compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 57.6 m (189 ft)
- Deck Width
- 38.3 m (126 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 51,503 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4729587
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I80 OH TPK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I80 OH TPK against other structures in Lorain and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I80 OH TPK?
I80 OH TPK in Lorain, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I80 OH TPK inspected?
I80 OH TPK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 51,503 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I80 OH TPK is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I80 OH TPK?
I80 OH TPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I80 OH TPK?
I80 OH TPK is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I80 OH TPK and does age affect safety?
I80 OH TPK was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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