US Bridges

Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200

Good

Medina County, Ohio · Over SR 261 · Structure no. 5205042

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,443
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 21,443 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,763 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 76
CrossesOver MED-261-0200
LocationOver SR 261
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04481, -81.69234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,443 (2015)
Projected traffic29,763 by 2035
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200 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 MED-261-0200 carry?

About 21,443 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 76 over Over MED-261-0200?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.