US Bridges

Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St)

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.81 MI N of Ir 76 · Structure no. 7701993

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,625
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St) in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,088 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDart Avenue
CrossesRmp J(59 to Bell St)
Location0.81 MI N of Ir 76
RouteCity Street 5686
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07412, -81.5371
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,625 (2015)
Projected traffic36,088 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell 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 Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St) carry?

About 5,625 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dart Avenue over Rmp J(59 to Bell St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.