US Bridges

WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 1.60 MI E of SR 225 · Structure no. 6703097

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,056
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 58 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 16,056 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,286 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Ir 76
CrossesUniversal RD & Abd RR
Location1.60 MI E of SR 225
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10127, -81.02267
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,056 (2015)
Projected traffic22,286 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR 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 WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR carry?

About 16,056 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ir 76 over Universal RD & Abd RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.