US Bridges

SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 1/2 MI N. of SR 18 · Structure no. 7401892

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,742
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,742 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,746 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-53|JFK Memorial
CrossesCSX & Now RR
Location1/2 MI N. of SR 18
RouteState Highway 53
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11968, -83.18262
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,742 (2015)
Projected traffic10,746 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR carry?

About 7,742 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR-53|JFK Memorial over CSX & Now RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.