US Bridges

I.R. 271 over Boston Mills RD CR3

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2.53 MI N of SR 303 · Structure no. 7709129

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 271 over Boston Mills RD CR3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 271 over Boston Mills RD CR3 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,889 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 271
CrossesBoston Mills RD CR3
Location2.53 MI N of SR 303
RouteInterstate 271
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26384, -81.55211
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2015)
Projected traffic20,889 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Boston Mills RD CR3 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R. 271 over Boston Mills RD CR3 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 Boston Mills RD CR3 carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I.R. 271 over Boston Mills RD CR3?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 271 over Boston Mills RD CR3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.