US Bridges

Ir 77 over CO RD 55

Good

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 2.88 Mi. S. of US 250 · Structure no. 7902646

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 77 over CO RD 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 77 over CO RD 55 in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,648 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,167 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 77
CrossesCO RD 55
Location2.88 Mi. S. of US 250
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45431, -81.50266
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,648 (2015)
Projected traffic16,167 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 77 over CO RD 55 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ir 77 over CO RD 55 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 77 over CO RD 55 carry?

About 11,648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ir 77 over CO RD 55?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 77 over CO RD 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.