US Bridges

I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.23 MI E of SR 8 · Structure no. 7706332

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
814 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
91,465
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 91,465 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,953 by 2035. The structure is 814 ft (248.1 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76
CrossesKelly Ave RR Canal
Location1.23 MI E of SR 8
RouteInterstate 76
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06238, -81.48225
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length814 ft (248.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,465 (2015)
Projected traffic126,953 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal 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-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal carry?

About 91,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal?

The structure is 814 ft (248.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over Kelly Ave RR Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.