US Bridges

I.R. 76 over Lake Milton

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.93 MI W of SR 534 · Structure no. 5002737

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,095 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
14,055
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 76 over Lake Milton is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 76 over Lake Milton in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 14,055 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,508 by 2035. The structure is 2,095 ft (638.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI.R. 76
CrossesLake Milton
Location1.93 MI W of SR 534
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10002, -80.98491
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,095 ft (638.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,055 (2015)
Projected traffic19,508 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I.R. 76 over Lake Milton built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I.R. 76 over Lake Milton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 76 over Lake Milton carry?

About 14,055 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 76 over Lake Milton?

The structure is 2,095 ft (638.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 76 over Lake Milton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.