US Bridges

Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3200 Ft W of S Main ST · Structure no. 7730268

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,411
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 83 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,411 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,062 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaterloo RD
CrossesOhio Canal
Location3200 Ft W of S Main ST
RouteCity Street M0224
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02874, -81.53858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,411 (2015)
Projected traffic13,062 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal carry?

About 9,411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo RD over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.