US Bridges

IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad

Fair

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.09 Mi. N. of Jct. US250 · Structure no. 7903669

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,019
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 16,019 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,234 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR77
CrossesR.J. Corman Railroad
Location0.09 Mi. N. of Jct. US250
RouteInterstate 77
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5863, -81.52163
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,019 (2015)
Projected traffic22,234 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad 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 IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad carry?

About 16,019 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IR77 over R.J. Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.