US Bridges

I.R. 76 over Duck Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.69 MI E of SR 534 · Structure no. 5002796

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,761
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 76 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I.R. 76 over Duck Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 31,761 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,084 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI.R. 76
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.69 MI E of SR 534
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10407, -80.9357
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,761 (2015)
Projected traffic44,084 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 76 over Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 76 over Duck Creek carry?

About 31,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 76 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I.R. 76 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.