US Bridges

I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.9MI West of Exit 17 · Structure no. 5029880

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,526
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 12,526 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,386 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI76 Oh Tpk
CrossesPoland-Unity RD
Location0.9MI West of Exit 17
RouteInterstate 76K
StateOhio
Coordinates40.93605, -80.57675
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,526 (2015)
Projected traffic17,386 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD carry?

About 12,526 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I76 Oh Tpk over Poland-Unity RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.