US Bridges

Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 1300 NE of Manchester RD · Structure no. 7730365

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,109
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,109 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,091 by 2035. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKenmore Blvd
CrossesOhio Canal
Location1300 NE of Manchester RD
RouteCity Street 5427
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04749, -81.54434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,109 (2015)
Projected traffic7,091 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenmore Blvd 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 Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal carry?

About 5,109 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Kenmore Blvd over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.