US Bridges

Rootstown RD over Ir 76

FairPosted for load

Portage County, Ohio · 1.43 MI W of SR 44 · Structure no. 6702198

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rootstown RD over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rootstown RD over Ir 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,161 by 2035. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRootstown RD
CrossesIr 76
Location1.43 MI W of SR 44
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11071, -81.27019
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic60,161 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rootstown RD over Ir 76 built?

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

What condition is Rootstown RD over Ir 76 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 Rootstown RD over Ir 76 carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rootstown RD over Ir 76?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rootstown RD over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.