US Bridges

I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 1.9MI East of Exit 218 · Structure no. 5029201

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,975
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 9,975 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,845 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI76 Oh Tpk EB
CrossesMeander Res&rd
Location1.9MI East of Exit 218
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08419, -80.81202
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,975 (2013)
Projected traffic13,845 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd 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 I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd carry?

About 9,975 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I76 Oh Tpk EB over Meander Res&rd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.