US Bridges

I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.72 MI N of SR 800 · Structure no. 7603541

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,261
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 26,261 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,450 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77 NB
CrossesWheeling&l Erie RR
Location0.72 MI N of SR 800
RouteInterstate 77
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78112, -81.38115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,261 (2015)
Projected traffic36,450 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR carry?

About 26,261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 NB over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.