US Bridges

Catawba Avenue over I-77

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.30 MI S of SR 764 · Structure no. 7702760

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,949
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catawba Avenue over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Catawba Avenue over I-77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,883 by 2038. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCatawba Avenue
CrossesI-77
Location0.30 MI S of SR 764
RouteCity Street 347
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03568, -81.50533
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2018)
Projected traffic169,883 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Catawba Avenue over I-77 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Catawba Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Catawba Avenue over I-77 carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Catawba Avenue over I-77?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Catawba Avenue over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.