US Bridges

I.R. 77 over NB I-77

FairClosed to traffic

Summit County, Ohio · 0.15 MI S of US 224 · Structure no. 7702647

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,958
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over NB I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over NB I-77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,958 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,870 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesNB I-77
Location0.15 MI S of US 224
RouteInterstate 77
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02365, -81.49893
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,958 (2018)
Projected traffic81,870 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over NB I-77 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I.R. 77 over NB 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does I.R. 77 over NB I-77 carry?

About 4,958 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over NB I-77?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over NB I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.