US Bridges

I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 76 and SR 21 · Structure no. 7705018

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,339
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 5 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 43,339 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,155 by 2035. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 76
CrossesSum-Sr 21-3.56
LocationJCT of Ir 76 and SR 21
RouteInterstate 76
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03993, -81.66346
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,339 (2015)
Projected traffic60,155 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56 carry?

About 43,339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 76 over Sum-Sr 21-3.56?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.