US Bridges

East Avenue over I-76

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.40 MI W of SR 93 · Structure no. 7703546

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,498
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over I-76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Avenue over I-76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 5,498 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,451 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesI-76
Location0.40 MI W of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway 517
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05965, -81.55811
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,498 (2015)
Projected traffic150,451 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 East Avenue over I-76 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is East Avenue over I-76 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East Avenue over I-76 carry?

About 5,498 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over I-76?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.