US Bridges

Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.57 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 7702612

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,883
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 3,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 163,740 by 2038. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSwartz Road CH-155
CrossesI-77
Location0.57 MI S of US 224
RouteCounty Highway C0155
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01767, -81.49623
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,883 (2018)
Projected traffic163,740 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77 carry?

About 3,883 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Swartz Road CH-155 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.