US Bridges

Sandy Lake Road over Ir 76

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.79 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 6702104

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Lake Road over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandy Lake 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 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,161 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSandy Lake Road
CrossesIr 76
Location1.79 MI E of SR 43
RouteCounty Highway C0089
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10852, -81.31343
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length275 ft (83.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2015)
Projected traffic60,161 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake 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 Sandy Lake Road over Ir 76 carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Lake Road over Ir 76?

The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sandy Lake Road over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.