US Bridges

Sherman Road over Ir 76

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.92 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 6702074

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Road over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Road over Ir 76 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,161 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSherman Road
CrossesIr 76
Location0.92 MI E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10818, -81.32986
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic60,161 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sherman Road over Ir 76 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Sherman Road over Ir 76 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 Sherman Road over Ir 76 carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Road over Ir 76?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Road over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.