US Bridges

IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 76 and SR 5/44 · Structure no. 6702317

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,886
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44 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 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 12,886 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,886 by 2035. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR76 EB
CrossesOver SR 5 & SR 44
LocationJCT of Ir 76 and SR 5/44
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10931, -81.24274
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,886 (2015)
Projected traffic17,886 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44 built?

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

What condition is IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44 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 IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44 carry?

About 12,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IR76 EB over Over SR 5 & SR 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.