US Bridges

IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.14 MI W of SR 43 · Structure no. 6701981

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,863
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 25,863 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,898 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIR76 EB
CrossesOver Wheeling&l Erie RR
Location1.14 MI W of SR 43
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10586, -81.36914
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,863 (2015)
Projected traffic35,898 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR carry?

About 25,863 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR76 EB over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.