US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Sum-Sr 18-1.88

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 77 and SR 18 · Structure no. 7704054

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,212
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Sum-Sr 18-1.88 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Sum-Sr 18-1.88 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 46,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,142 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesSum-Sr 18-1.88
LocationJCT of Ir 77 and SR 18
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13577, -81.65073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,212 (2015)
Projected traffic64,142 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 Sum-Sr 18-1.88 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I.R. 77 over Sum-Sr 18-1.88 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 Sum-Sr 18-1.88 carry?

About 46,212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Sum-Sr 18-1.88?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Sum-Sr 18-1.88?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.