US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.50 MI N of SR 764 · Structure no. 7702795

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123,359
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd 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 123,359 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,222 by 2038. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesOver Firestone Blvd
Location0.50 MI N of SR 764
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04435, -81.50533
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 inspectionMay 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,359 (2018)
Projected traffic171,222 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Over Firestone Blvd built?

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

What condition is I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd carry?

About 123,359 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Over Firestone Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.