US Bridges

SR 18 over CSX Transportation

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 0.26 MI E of SR 261 · Structure no. 7708319

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,536
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over CSX Transportation in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 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 22,536 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,280 by 2035. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.26 MI E of SR 261
RouteState Highway 18
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.08258, -81.51017
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,536 (2015)
Projected traffic31,280 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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 22,536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.