US Bridges

Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley)

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 3.14 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-82 · Structure no. 1806122

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,666
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 38,666 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,668 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77 Sb.
CrossesCR 39 (pleasant Valley)
Location3.14 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-82
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36184, -81.65035
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,666 (2015)
Projected traffic53,668 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley) carry?

About 38,666 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley)?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 Sb. over CR 39 (pleasant Valley)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.