US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.32 MI S of Ir 277 · Structure no. 7702582

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,984
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River in Summit 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 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 58,984 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,870 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesTuscarawas River
Location1.32 MI S of Ir 277
RouteInterstate 77
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.00706, -81.494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.3 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,984 (2015)
Projected traffic81,870 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River built?

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

What condition is I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River 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 I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River carry?

About 58,984 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Tuscarawas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.