US Bridges

Emmitt Road over Akron Rta

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 1900 Ft E of Kelley Ave · Structure no. 7730209

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmitt Road over Akron Rta is a concrete arch - deck carrying Emmitt Road over Akron Rta in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEmmitt Road
CrossesAkron Rta
Location1900 Ft E of Kelley Ave
RouteCity Street 606
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02553, -81.47812
Functional classUrban Local

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 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (1980)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Emmitt Road over Akron Rta built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emmitt Road over Akron Rta 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 2025.

How much traffic does Emmitt Road over Akron Rta carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Emmitt Road over Akron Rta?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Emmitt Road over Akron Rta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.