US Bridges

I.R. 271 over Furnace Run

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.28 MI N of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7708971

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,248
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 271 over Furnace Run is a concrete culvert carrying I.R. 271 over Furnace Run 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 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 31,248 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,372 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 271
CrossesFurnace Run
Location1.28 MI N of Ir 77
RouteInterstate 271
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23359, -81.60456
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,248 (2015)
Projected traffic43,372 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I.R. 271 over Furnace Run built?

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

What condition is I.R. 271 over Furnace Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 271 over Furnace Run carry?

About 31,248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 271 over Furnace Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I.R. 271 over Furnace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.