US Bridges

Easton Road over I-76

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.79 MI E of SR 21 · Structure no. 7705042

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over I-76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Road over I-76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,746 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEaston Road
CrossesI-76
Location0.79 MI E of SR 21
RouteCity Street 4059
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03951, -81.64801
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic85,746 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Easton Road over I-76 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton Road over I-76 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 Easton Road over I-76 carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over I-76?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.