US Bridges

SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · Union St. to Prospect St. · Structure no. 7702051

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,760
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 16,760 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,263 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 59 Perkins St.
CrossesOver CSX Transportation
LocationUnion St. to Prospect St.
RouteState Highway 59
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08464, -81.50768
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.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,760 (2015)
Projected traffic23,263 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation 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 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation carry?

About 16,760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 59 Perkins St. over Over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.