I80 OHIO TURNPIKE
Carrying I80 OHIO TURNPIKE over SWARTZMAN RD
0.4MI EAST OF EXIT 81, Sandusky, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I80 OHIO TURNPIKE
The I80 OHIO TURNPIKE bridge in Sandusky, Ohio carries I80 OHIO TURNPIKE over SWARTZMAN RD. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 43,463 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I80 OHIO TURNPIKE 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
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43,463 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 7228554
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I80 OHIO TURNPIKE 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 OHIO TURNPIKE against other structures in Sandusky 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 OHIO TURNPIKE?
I80 OHIO TURNPIKE in Sandusky, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I80 OHIO TURNPIKE inspected?
I80 OHIO TURNPIKE'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 43,463 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I80 OHIO TURNPIKE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I80 OHIO TURNPIKE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I80 OHIO TURNPIKE.
Who is responsible for maintaining I80 OHIO TURNPIKE?
Ownership is not specified for I80 OHIO TURNPIKE in the NBI.
How old is I80 OHIO TURNPIKE and does age affect safety?
I80 OHIO TURNPIKE was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.
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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