US Bridges

SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.34 MI S of SR 303 · Structure no. 7707711

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,765
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,765 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,166 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 176 (wheatley)
CrossesSum-Ir 77-29.64
Location1.34 MI S of SR 303
RouteState Highway 176
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2208, -81.62606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,765 (2015)
Projected traffic12,166 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64 carry?

About 8,765 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 176 (wheatley) over Sum-Ir 77-29.64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.