US Bridges

SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1.86 MI S of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7701624

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,925
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,925 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,104 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21
CrossesOver Wheeling&l Erie RR
Location1.86 MI S of Ir 77
RouteState Highway 21
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09641, -81.65805
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,925 (2015)
Projected traffic22,104 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Over Wheeling&l Erie RR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR carry?

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

How long is SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over Over Wheeling&l Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.