US Bridges

Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.48 MI N of SR 162 · Structure no. 7701756

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,397 by 2012. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp IR77 to SR21
CrossesSR 21
Location1.48 MI N of SR 162
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.12074, -81.65364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (1992)
Projected traffic21,397 by 2012
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21 carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp IR77 to SR21 over SR 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.