US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Over Prairie RD TR-271

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.54 MI S of SR 627 · Structure no. 7603215

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,516
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Over Prairie RD TR-271 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Over Prairie RD TR-271 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, 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 5 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 18,516 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,700 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesOver Prairie RD TR-271
Location0.54 MI S of SR 627
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74352, -81.4086
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,516 (2015)
Projected traffic25,700 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 Prairie RD TR-271 built?

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

What condition is I.R. 77 over Over Prairie RD TR-271 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 Prairie RD TR-271 carry?

About 18,516 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Over Prairie RD TR-271?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Over Prairie RD TR-271?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.