US Bridges

SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.79 MI E of SR 261 · Structure no. 6701132

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
762 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 21,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,315 by 2035. The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43 SR 59
CrossesCuy Riv CSXT Franklin
Location0.79 MI E of SR 261
RouteState Highway 43
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15116, -81.35953
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length762 ft (232.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,120 (2015)
Projected traffic29,315 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin carry?

About 21,120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin?

The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 SR 59 over Cuy Riv CSXT Franklin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.