US Bridges

Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.40 MI S of SR 59 · Structure no. 7700636

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
713 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,942
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 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 20,942 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,421 by 2035. The structure is 713 ft (217.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPortage Trail
CrossesCSX & Aband RR & Cuy R
Location0.40 MI S of SR 59
RouteCity Street 5627
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13622, -81.48062
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length713 ft (217.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,942 (2015)
Projected traffic101,421 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R carry?

About 20,942 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R?

The structure is 713 ft (217.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Portage Trail over CSX & Aband RR & Cuy R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.