US Bridges

East Avenue over Ir 76

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.63 MI S of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7705824

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,505
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Avenue over Ir 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Avenue over Ir 76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 10,505 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,574 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Avenue
CrossesIr 76
Location0.63 MI S of Ir 77
RouteCounty Highway 517
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05163, -81.56561
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,505 (2015)
Projected traffic31,574 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 East Avenue over Ir 76 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is East Avenue 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 East Avenue over Ir 76 carry?

About 10,505 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Avenue over Ir 76?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns East Avenue over Ir 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.