US Bridges

Deerfield Avenue over SR 21

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 2.87 MI W of SR 93 · Structure no. 7600666

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deerfield Avenue over SR 21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deerfield Avenue over SR 21 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,365 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDeerfield Avenue
CrossesSR 21
Location2.87 MI W of SR 93
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90371, -81.64675
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic20,365 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Deerfield Avenue over SR 21 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Deerfield Avenue over SR 21 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Deerfield Avenue over SR 21 carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Deerfield Avenue over SR 21?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deerfield Avenue over SR 21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.