US Bridges

SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R

Good

Portage County, Ohio · 0.80 MI E of SR 43 · Structure no. 6701760

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
409 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,834
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R 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 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 16,834 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,366 by 2035. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesOver Tallmadge Av W&le R
Location0.80 MI E of SR 43
RouteState Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15078, -81.37348
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,834 (2015)
Projected traffic23,366 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R built?

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

What condition is SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R carry?

About 16,834 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Over Tallmadge Av W&le R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.