US Bridges

Cole Avenue over I-77

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.73 MI S of Ir 76 · Structure no. 7702825

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,562
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cole Avenue over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cole Avenue over I-77 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 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 2,562 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,276 by 2038. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCole Avenue
CrossesI-77
Location0.73 MI S of Ir 76
RouteCity Street 406
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05162, -81.50564
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,562 (2018)
Projected traffic187,276 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cole Avenue over I-77 built?

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

What condition is Cole 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 Cole Avenue over I-77 carry?

About 2,562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cole Avenue over I-77?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Cole Avenue over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.