US Bridges

Bartges Street over SR-59

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.57 MI N of Ir 76 · Structure no. 7701977

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartges Street over SR-59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bartges Street over SR-59 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,755 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBartges Street
CrossesSR-59
Location0.57 MI N of Ir 76
RouteCity Street 1146
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07036, -81.53778
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2015)
Projected traffic32,755 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bartges Street over SR-59 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bartges Street over SR-59 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 Bartges Street over SR-59 carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bartges Street over SR-59?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Bartges Street over SR-59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.