US Bridges

Cleveland Avenue over US 62

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.70 MI E of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7602340

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,574
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleveland Avenue over US 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleveland Avenue over US 62 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 19,574 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,509 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCleveland Avenue
CrossesUS 62
Location0.70 MI E of Ir 77
RouteCounty Highway C0066
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83028, -81.38693
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,574 (2015)
Projected traffic79,509 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cleveland Avenue over US 62 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Cleveland Avenue over US 62 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cleveland Avenue over US 62 carry?

About 19,574 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cleveland Avenue over US 62?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Cleveland Avenue over US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.