US Bridges

SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · JCT of SR 43 and Ir 76 · Structure no. 6702031

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,924
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 15,924 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,103 by 2035. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesOver Por-Ir 76-3.03
LocationJCT of SR 43 and Ir 76
RouteState Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10713, -81.34739
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,924 (2015)
Projected traffic22,103 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03 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 SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03 carry?

About 15,924 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Over Por-Ir 76-3.03?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.