US Bridges

Middletown RD # 13 over I-480

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 3.33 MI E of SR 91 · Structure no. 7710569

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,692
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown RD # 13 over I-480 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middletown RD # 13 over I-480 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,692 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,148 by 2035. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddletown RD # 13
CrossesI-480
Location3.33 MI E of SR 91
RouteCity Street 5634
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.26966, -81.40073
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,692 (2015)
Projected traffic51,148 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Middletown RD # 13 over I-480 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middletown RD # 13 over I-480 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Middletown RD # 13 over I-480 carry?

About 1,692 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Middletown RD # 13 over I-480?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown RD # 13 over I-480?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.