US Bridges

I.R. 77 over Brecksville RD & SR21 SB

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.21 MI N of SR 303 · Structure no. 7704747

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,211
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 77 over Brecksville RD & SR21 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 77 over Brecksville RD & SR21 SB in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 56 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 25,211 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,993 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI.R. 77
CrossesBrecksville RD & SR21 SB
Location1.21 MI N of SR 303
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates41.25863, -81.63243
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,211 (2015)
Projected traffic34,993 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Brecksville RD & SR21 SB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I.R. 77 over Brecksville RD & SR21 SB 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 Brecksville RD & SR21 SB carry?

About 25,211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 77 over Brecksville RD & SR21 SB?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 77 over Brecksville RD & SR21 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.