US Bridges

SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2 MI S I-71 · Structure no. 1810030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,259
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75,259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,459 by 2038. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 176
CrossesRamp J SB to Jennings RD
Location2 MI S I-71
RouteState Highway 176
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.45467, -81.69074
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,259 (2018)
Projected traffic104,459 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD carry?

About 75,259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns SR 176 over Ramp J SB to Jennings RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.