US Bridges

SR 18 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1.11 MI E of SR 8 · Structure no. 7708246

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over CSX Transportation in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,227 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,195 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location1.11 MI E of SR 8
RouteState Highway 18
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06967, -81.48725
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,227 (2015)
Projected traffic14,195 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over CSX Transportation carry?

About 10,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.