US Bridges

South Street over Ohio Canal

FairPosted for load

Summit County, Ohio · 2500 Ft E of Manchester · Structure no. 7730055

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,002
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Ohio Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying South Street over Ohio Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesOhio Canal
Location2500 Ft E of Manchester
RouteCity Street 5650
StateOhio
Coordinates41.06167, -81.54219
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2018)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Ohio Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Street over Ohio Canal carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.