US Bridges

SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of SR 21 and SR 585 · Structure no. 7701055

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 12,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,753 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 21 SB
CrossesSum-Sr 585-0.89
LocationJCT of SR 21 and SR 585
RouteState Highway 21
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99247, -81.66311
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,790 (2015)
Projected traffic17,753 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89 carry?

About 12,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 SB over Sum-Sr 585-0.89?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.