US Bridges

Euclid Avenue over SR 59

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.18 MI N of SR 261 · Structure no. 7702000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euclid Avenue over SR 59 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Euclid Avenue 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 5 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 6,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,122 by 2035. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEuclid Avenue
CrossesSR 59
Location0.18 MI N of SR 261
RouteCounty Highway C0707
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07593, -81.53757
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,602 (2015)
Projected traffic26,122 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Euclid Avenue over SR 59 built?

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

What condition is Euclid Avenue 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 Euclid Avenue over SR 59 carry?

About 6,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Euclid Avenue over SR 59?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Euclid Avenue over SR 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.