US Bridges

SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · JCT of Ir 59 and Ir 76 · Structure no. 7701829

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
800 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,378 by 2035. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesLakeshore Oh Can Thornto
LocationJCT of Ir 59 and Ir 76
RouteState Highway 59
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06333, -81.53833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2015)
Projected traffic16,378 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Lakeshore Oh Can Thornto?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.