US Bridges

Ir 77 over SR 146

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 16.67M N Wash. Co. Line · Structure no. 6100872

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,439
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over SR 146 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 77 over SR 146 in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,439 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,101 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesSR 146
Location16.67M N Wash. Co. Line
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86472, -81.54008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,439 (2015)
Projected traffic13,101 by 2035
Trucks24%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over SR 146 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 77 over SR 146 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over SR 146 carry?

About 9,439 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over SR 146?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over SR 146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.