US Bridges

SR 21 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.50 MI N of SR 585 · Structure no. 7701209

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,397
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 16,397 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,759 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesDorothy ST & Abc RR
Location1.50 MI N of SR 585
RouteState Highway 21
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01409, -81.66439
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,397 (2015)
Projected traffic22,759 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 21 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR 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 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR carry?

About 16,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Dorothy ST & Abc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.