US Bridges

Thomas RD over Ir 76

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 1.99 MI W of SR 225 · Structure no. 6702880

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas RD over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thomas RD over Ir 76 in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 31% 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).

CarriesThomas RD
CrossesIr 76
Location1.99 MI W of SR 225
RouteCounty Highway C0137
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10621, -81.08947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 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 span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic39,723 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas RD over Ir 76 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Thomas RD over Ir 76 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas RD over Ir 76 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Thomas RD over Ir 76?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas RD over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.