US Bridges

CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · 2.4MI East of SR-10 · Structure no. 1829076

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,886
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 71 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 8,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,334 by 2036. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR76 Stearns RD
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location2.4MI East of SR-10
RouteCounty Highway 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36908, -81.94427
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,886 (2016)
Projected traffic12,334 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

About 8,886 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR76 Stearns RD over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.