US Bridges

I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.05 MI E of SR 91 · Structure no. 7706545

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,854
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River is a steel culvert carrying I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 68,854 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,569 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76
CrossesLittle Cuyahoga River
Location0.05 MI E of SR 91
RouteInterstate 76
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06457, -81.43814
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,854 (2015)
Projected traffic95,569 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River 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 Little Cuyahoga River carry?

About 68,854 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I-76 over Little Cuyahoga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.