US Bridges

I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.18 MI E of SR 91 · Structure no. 7706634

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
68,854
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68,854 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,569 by 2035. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 121 ft wide.

CarriesI-76
CrossesOver Wheelng&lake Erie R
Location0.18 MI E of SR 91
RouteInterstate 76
StateOhio
Coordinates41.065, -81.43676
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R carry?

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

How long is I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over Over Wheelng&lake Erie R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.