US Bridges

SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of SR 18 and SR 59 · Structure no. 7700989

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,579
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 21,579 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,952 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesSR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail
LocationJCT of SR 18 and SR 59
RouteState Highway 18
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08575, -81.51909
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,579 (2015)
Projected traffic29,952 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail carry?

About 21,579 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over SR 59 & Ohio Canal Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.