US Bridges

US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.22 MI W of SR 43 · Structure no. 7602375

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,642
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558 in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 28,642 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,755 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesHarvard Ave CR-558
Location0.22 MI W of SR 43
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82918, -81.37265
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,642 (2015)
Projected traffic39,755 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558 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 US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558 carry?

About 28,642 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over Harvard Ave CR-558?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.