US Bridges

Princeton Street over I-76

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.25 MI E of SR 59 · Structure no. 7703368

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,213
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Princeton Street over I-76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Princeton Street over I-76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 4,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,814 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrinceton Street
CrossesI-76
Location0.25 MI E of SR 59
RouteCity Street 1391
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06189, -81.53453
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,213 (2015)
Projected traffic144,814 by 2035
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 Princeton Street over I-76 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Princeton Street over I-76 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Princeton Street over I-76 carry?

About 4,213 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Princeton Street over I-76?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Princeton Street over I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.