US Bridges

SR 59 over Fish Creek

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 2.30 MI E of SR 91 · Structure no. 7702019

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,172
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 59 over Fish Creek in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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 18,172 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,223 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.30 MI E of SR 91
RouteState Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates41.15428, -81.39652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,172 (2015)
Projected traffic25,223 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 59 over Fish Creek 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 Fish Creek carry?

About 18,172 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.