US Bridges

Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 500 Ft E. of Wooster RD · Structure no. 7731159

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
502
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairview Ave
CrossesOhio Canal
Location500 Ft E. of Wooster RD
RouteCity Street 2006
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02398, -81.59299
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2015)
Projected traffic697 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Ave 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Ave over Ohio Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.