US Bridges

IR76 over Silver Creek

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 2.72 MI E of JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 6702791

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR76 over Silver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR76 over Silver Creek in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 14,310 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,862 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR76
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2.72 MI E of JCT SR 14
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10554, -81.10467
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,310 (2015)
Projected traffic19,862 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 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is IR76 over Silver Creek 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 IR76 over Silver Creek carry?

About 14,310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IR76 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR76 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.