US Bridges

I.R. 77 over I-77

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2.28 MI N of SR 162 · Structure no. 7703961

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,140
1971 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 1966 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 59 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 9,140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118,474 by 1991. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesI-77
Location2.28 MI N of SR 162
RouteCity Street 1514
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10885, -81.60404
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,140 (1971)
Projected traffic118,474 by 1991
Trucks0%
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 I.R. 77 over I-77 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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

About 9,140 vehicles per day (1971 count).

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

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.