US Bridges

I.R. 76 over Battles Ave

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.78 MI N of Ir 277 · Structure no. 7705735

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,618
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 76 over Battles Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 76 over Battles Ave 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 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 61,618 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,526 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 76
CrossesBattles Ave
Location0.78 MI N of Ir 277
RouteInterstate 76
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04647, -81.56484
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.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,618 (2015)
Projected traffic85,526 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Battles Ave built?

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

What condition is I.R. 76 over Battles Ave 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 Battles Ave carry?

About 61,618 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 76 over Battles Ave?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 76 over Battles Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.