US Bridges

Ridgewood Road over SR21

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.90 MI S of SR 162 · Structure no. 7701748

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,066
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood Road over SR21 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridgewood Road over SR21 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6,066 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,357 by 2035. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgewood Road
CrossesSR21
Location0.90 MI S of SR 162
RouteCounty Highway C0083
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.11149, -81.65496
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,066 (2015)
Projected traffic49,357 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ridgewood Road over SR21 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood Road over SR21 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 Ridgewood Road over SR21 carry?

About 6,066 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood Road over SR21?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgewood Road over SR21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.