US Bridges

SR 59 over SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.23 MI N of SR 261 · Structure no. 7701918

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,537
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 59 over SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST 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 5,537 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,494 by 2039. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 59
CrossesSR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST
Location1.23 MI N of SR 261
RouteState Highway 59
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08366, -81.52086
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,537 (2019)
Projected traffic18,494 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST built?

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

What condition is SR 59 over SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST 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 SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST carry?

About 5,537 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over SR 59 Ramp a to Mill ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.