US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 4.18 MI S of SR 627 · Structure no. 7603037

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,599 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,039 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesOver Downing RD CR-276
Location4.18 MI S of SR 627
RouteInterstate 77
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69464, -81.43131
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,599 (2015)
Projected traffic23,039 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276 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 I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276 carry?

About 16,599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Over Downing RD CR-276?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.