US Bridges

27th Street over Ir 76

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.15 MI W of Ir 277 · Structure no. 7705581

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
1990 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th Street over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th Street over Ir 76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,061 by 2010. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries27th Street
CrossesIr 76
Location0.15 MI W of Ir 277
RouteCity Street 40
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03527, -81.57192
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (1990)
Projected traffic107,061 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 27th Street over Ir 76 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is 27th Street over Ir 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 27th Street over Ir 76 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 27th Street over Ir 76?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 27th Street over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.