US Bridges

Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1.12 Mi. East of IR-71 · Structure no. 5204399

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,215
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 16,215 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,506 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 76
CrossesOver Chippewa Ditch
Location1.12 Mi. East of IR-71
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03051, -81.88693
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,215 (2015)
Projected traffic22,506 by 2035
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch carry?

About 16,215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 76 over Over Chippewa Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.