US Bridges

Airport Road over I-77

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3.97 MI S of SR 241 · Structure no. 7702108

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over I-77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,029 by 2023. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAirport Road
CrossesI-77
Location3.97 MI S of SR 241
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91453, -81.42739
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2003)
Projected traffic83,029 by 2023
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Airport Road over I-77 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Airport Road over I-77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over I-77 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over I-77?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.