US Bridges

W North ST over Ohio Canal

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 400 Ft W of Howard ST · Structure no. 7730357

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,508
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W North ST over Ohio Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W North ST over Ohio Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5,508 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW North ST
CrossesOhio Canal
Location400 Ft W of Howard ST
RouteCity Street 5406
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09111, -81.51761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,508 (2018)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 W North ST over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W North ST 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 W North ST over Ohio Canal carry?

About 5,508 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W North ST over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns W North ST over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.