US Bridges

I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 0.70 MI S of SR 8 · Structure no. 7709218

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,889 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 271
CrossesOver Akron Clev RD CR-16
Location0.70 MI S of SR 8
RouteInterstate 271
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29364, -81.52236
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed1.2 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 Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 carry?

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

How long is I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I.R. 271 over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.