US Bridges

Ir 76 over Ir 76

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.26 MI E of SR 14 · Structure no. 6702767

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 76 over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 76 over Ir 76 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,723 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 76
CrossesIr 76
Location1.26 MI E of SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10542, -81.12186
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2015)
Projected traffic39,723 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Ir 76 over Ir 76 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Ir 76 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 76 over Ir 76 carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 76 over Ir 76?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 76 over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.