US Bridges

I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.22 MI E of SR 91 · Structure no. 7706669

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,354
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266 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 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 60,354 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,771 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76
CrossesGilcrest RD CR-266
Location0.22 MI E of SR 91
RouteInterstate 76
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06515, -81.43457
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,354 (2015)
Projected traffic83,771 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266 built?

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

What condition is I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266 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 Gilcrest RD CR-266 carry?

About 60,354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over Gilcrest RD CR-266?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.