US Bridges

SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 6.54 MI N of SR 585 · Structure no. 7701535

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,925
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 15,925 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,104 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesBarberton Res Inlet
Location6.54 MI N of SR 585
RouteState Highway 21
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0853, -81.66174
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,925 (2015)
Projected traffic22,104 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet 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 Barberton Res Inlet carry?

About 15,925 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Barberton Res Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.