US Bridges

IR76 WB over Congress Lake Outlet

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.11 MI W of SR 5 · Structure no. 6702228

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR76 WB over Congress Lake Outlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR76 WB over Congress Lake Outlet 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 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 21,672 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,081 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR76 WB
CrossesCongress Lake Outlet
Location1.11 MI W of SR 5
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11091, -81.26344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,672 (2015)
Projected traffic30,081 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Congress Lake Outlet built?

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

What condition is IR76 WB over Congress Lake Outlet 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 WB over Congress Lake Outlet carry?

About 21,672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IR76 WB over Congress Lake Outlet?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR76 WB over Congress Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.