US Bridges

Bath Rd. over North Fork

Fair

Summit County, Ohio · 700 Ft E of Cleve-Mass RD · Structure no. 7732503

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bath Rd. over North Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Bath Rd. over North Fork in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 2,170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,012 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBath Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork
Location700 Ft E of Cleve-Mass RD
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountySummit County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16899, -81.63435
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2015)
Projected traffic3,012 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Bath Rd. over North Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bath 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 Bath Rd. over North Fork carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bath Rd. over North Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Bath Rd. over North Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.