US Bridges

South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3850 Ft N of SR 619 · Structure no. 7739001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
605 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,341
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,341 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,129 by 2035. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSouth Main ST
CrossesCottage Grove Lake
Location3850 Ft N of SR 619
RouteCounty Highway C0050
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98691, -81.52182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,341 (2015)
Projected traffic17,129 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake carry?

About 12,341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns South Main ST over Cottage Grove Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.