US Bridges

Kelly Avenue over US 224

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.97 MI E of Ir 77 · Structure no. 7707797

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,769
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelly Avenue over US 224 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Avenue over US 224 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 53 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 7,769 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,405 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Avenue
CrossesUS 224
Location0.97 MI E of Ir 77
RouteCity Street 946
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02564, -81.48331
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,769 (2015)
Projected traffic44,405 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Kelly Avenue over US 224 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Kelly Avenue over US 224 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Avenue over US 224 carry?

About 7,769 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kelly Avenue over US 224?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Avenue over US 224?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.