US Bridges

I.R. 77 over I-77

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 2.15 MI N of SR 162 · Structure no. 7703945

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,960
1992 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over I-77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 53 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 8,960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,917 by 2012. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesI-77
Location2.15 MI N of SR 162
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11249, -81.60991
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,960 (1992)
Projected traffic89,917 by 2012
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-77 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I.R. 77 over I-77 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 I-77 carry?

About 8,960 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over I-77?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.