US Bridges

US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21)

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Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 1 Mile N of Ir 480 · Structure no. 1802992

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,140
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,211 by 2037. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 77 SB Rmp to 21
CrossesI-77 (ramp to 21)
Location1 Mile N of Ir 480
RouteState Highway 21
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42106, -81.64449
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2017)
Projected traffic7,211 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21) carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21)?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 SB Rmp to 21 over I-77 (ramp to 21)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.