US Bridges

I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 76 and Ir 277 · Structure no. 7705611

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,545
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,545 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,248 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI.R. 76
CrossesSum-Ir 277-0.17
LocationJCT of Ir 76 and Ir 277
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03515, -81.56541
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,545 (2015)
Projected traffic13,248 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
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. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17 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 I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17 carry?

About 9,545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 76 over Sum-Ir 277-0.17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.