US Bridges

I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp

Good

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 271 and Ir 77 · Structure no. 7708947

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,624
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,624 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,686 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 271
CrossesIR271NB over I-77NB Ramp
LocationJCT of Ir 271 and Ir 77
RouteInterstate 271
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22955, -81.62429
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,624 (2015)
Projected traffic21,686 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp carry?

About 15,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 271 over IR271NB over I-77NB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.