US Bridges

IR76 over Plum Creek

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.01 MI W of SR 43 · Structure no. 6702015

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,725
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR76 over Plum Creek is a steel culvert carrying IR76 over Plum Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51,725 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,794 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR76
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.01 MI W of SR 43
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10636, -81.36675
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,725 (2015)
Projected traffic71,794 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 IR76 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is IR76 over Plum Creek 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 IR76 over Plum Creek carry?

About 51,725 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IR76 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns IR76 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.