US Bridges

Shade RD over North Fork

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 600 Ft E of Cleve-Mass RD · Structure no. 7732171

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,619
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shade RD over North Fork is a concrete slab carrying Shade RD over North Fork in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,247 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShade RD
CrossesNorth Fork
Location600 Ft E of Cleve-Mass RD
RouteCounty Highway C0196
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17556, -81.63513
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2018)
Projected traffic2,247 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Shade RD over North Fork built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shade RD over North Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shade RD over North Fork carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shade RD over North Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shade RD over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.