US Bridges

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

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.70 MI S of SR 8 · Structure no. 7709242

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
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 (nb) over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R. 271 (nb) over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,889 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI.R. 271 (nb)
CrossesOver Akron Clev RD CR-16
Location0.70 MI S of SR 8
RouteInterstate 271
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29335, -81.52192
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 (nb) over Over Akron Clev RD CR-16 built?

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

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

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

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.