US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Furnace Run

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.30 MI S of SR 21 · Structure no. 7704682

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,931
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Furnace Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Furnace Run in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 26,931 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,380 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesFurnace Run
Location0.30 MI S of SR 21
RouteInterstate 77
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25436, -81.63049
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,931 (2015)
Projected traffic37,380 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 77 over Furnace Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I.R. 77 over Furnace Run 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 Furnace Run carry?

About 26,931 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Furnace Run?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Furnace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.