US Bridges

SR 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.71 MI N of SR 261 · Structure no. 7701853

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,004
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,004 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,766 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesW Exchange ST CR-62
Location0.71 MI N of SR 261
RouteState Highway 59
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08053, -81.53079
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width171 ft (52.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,004 (2015)
Projected traffic27,766 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62 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 W Exchange ST CR-62 carry?

About 20,004 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over W Exchange ST CR-62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.