US Bridges

Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · .17 Mi. N. of JCT SR-82 · Structure no. 1805851

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,372
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 75,372 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,616 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesChippewa Creek
Location.17 Mi. N. of JCT SR-82
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31995, -81.64885
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,372 (2015)
Projected traffic104,616 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek carry?

About 75,372 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ir 77 over Chippewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.