US Bridges

Munroe Falls Road over I-76

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.65 MI W of SR 532 · Structure no. 7706693

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,997
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munroe Falls Road over I-76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Munroe Falls Road over I-76 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,771 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMunroe Falls Road
CrossesI-76
Location0.65 MI W of SR 532
RouteCounty Highway C0080
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07068, -81.41722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 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 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (2015)
Projected traffic83,771 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Munroe Falls Road over I-76 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Munroe Falls Road over I-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 Munroe Falls Road over I-76 carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Munroe Falls Road over I-76?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Munroe Falls Road over I-76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.